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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.
Oils are made from the seeds, while powders can be made from the leaves and roots. M. stenopetala, an African species, is also widely grown, but to a much lesser extent than M. oleifera. The genus name is derived from murungai, the Tamil word for drumstick, [citation needed] and in India the plant [which?] is commonly referred to as the ...
Moringa flowers Moringa pollen Tree and seed pods of Moringa oleifera Moringa seeds Foliage of Moringa oleifera. M. oleifera is a fast-growing, deciduous tree [7] that can reach a height of 10–12 m (33–39 ft) and trunk diameter of 46 cm (18 in). [8]
Horsetail—primeval plant that is high in silica; tops are very similar to and may be eaten like asparagus. Lamb's quarters—leaves and shoots, raw, also prevents erosion, also distracts leaf miners from nearby crops. Nettle—young leaves collected before flowering used as a tea or spinach substitute. Plants have use as compost material or ...
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The seedlings of some flowering plants have no cotyledons at all. These are said to be acotyledons. The plumule is the part of a seed embryo that develops into the shoot bearing the first true leaves of a plant. In most seeds, for example the sunflower, the plumule is a small conical structure without any leaf structure. Growth of the plumule ...
“Cutting out alcohol for a mere month can yield amazing health benefits including clearer skin, improved sleep, better digestion and an elevated mood,” says Hilary Sheinbaum, author The Dry ...
Its leaves are a special favourite of the Boros of northeast India, who make a mucilaginous preparation with its dried leaves mixed with fatty pork and lye called narji. In Nigeria and Zambia, the leaves are boiled to make a sticky, mucilaginous sauce which is served with balls of cassava (served with nshima in Zambia ) which are otherwise ...