Brassica integrifolia var. chevalieri
(West) O. E. Schultz; Porteres
Chevalieri
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Description
A tropical herb of the cabbage family with edible leaves and seeds.
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Edible Uses
The leaves and seeds are edible.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Central Africa, Congo,
Notes
There are about 30 Brassica species and many cultivated varieties.
References (3)
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 40, 60
- Martin, F.W. & Ruberte, R.M., 1979, Edible Leaves of the Tropics. Antillian College Press, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. p 110, 188
- Terra, G.J.A., 1973, Tropical Vegetables. Communication 54e Royal Tropical Institute, Amsterdam, p 31
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