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Moringa stenopetala, commonly known as the African Moringa or cabbage tree, is a deciduous tree in the plant genus Moringa, native to Kenya and Ethiopia. [3] A drought-resistant species, it is characterized by its bottle-shaped trunk, long twisted seed pods, and edible leaves likened to cabbage, from which its common name is derived.
The leaves are simple, deciduous, alternate, clustered near the ends of twigs. They are oval, 5–15 cm (2–6 in) long and 2–5 cm ( 3 ⁄ 4 –2 in) broad with a 0.6–2 cm ( 1 ⁄ 4 – 3 ⁄ 4 in) petiole, shiny and green on top, and a dull, paler green below; [ 7 ] they have tiny teeth on the margins, and 10–12 pairs of pinnate veins.
Oroxylum indicum is a species of flowering plant of the monotypic genus Oroxylum in the family Bignoniaceae. [2] [3]: 128 It is commonly called Indian trumpet tree, [4] oroxylum, [5] Indian trumpet flower, [6] broken bones, [7] scythe tree, [8] tree of Damocles, [4] or midnight horror [9] It can reach a height of 18 metres (59 ft).
Hawthorn, may-tree: Crataegus monogyna: Native to Europe, northwest Africa and western Asia; naturalized elsewhere: Leaves (when young, in April), edible raw as a salad vegetable . Berries (in autumn), edible raw, or made into jellies, jams and syrups, or used as a flavoring [6] Beech: Fagus sylvatica
Older leaves can become tough and fibrous, but younger leaves are suitable for consumption. In contrast to the edible leaves of dandelion, catsear leaves only rarely have some bitterness. In Crete , Greece , the leaves of a variety called παχιές ( pachiés ) or αγριοράδικα ( agriorádika ) are eaten boiled or steamed.
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Spotted Cat's-ear: Similar to dandelion but not as tasty Hypochaeris radicata: Catsear: Young leaves should be harvested before they become too fibrous [122] Inula crithmoides: Golden samphire: Young leaves may be eaten raw or cooked as a leaf vegetable. [123] Inula helenium: Elecampane: Leaves are edible, although root is preferred [124 ...
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