Mollucan spinach.
For people who are interested, Daun Dewa (‘leaves of the Gods’) is also called Mollucan spinach or Sambung Nyawa. It is also called cholesterol spinach as it is touted to lower cholesterol and even high blood pressure/hypertension.
It is not a true spinach per se. Spinach belongs to the Amaranthaceae family whereas Daun Dewa is from the Asteraceae family. When cooked, it does taste like spinach (albeit more crisp).
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Jolantru's Daun Dewa progress journal
This entry is about Jolantru's Daun Dewa that
is currently in the Well-Contained (Or Not) garden garden.
Singapore., Singapore
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- Removed dry and 'crispy' leaves.
- A darker shade of green.
- More noms.
- Growing profusely.
- Stir fried with garlic and margarine.
Buzz buzz buzz!
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Cmagnus wrote:
All your plants sound amazing. I wish it were easier to find some of these varieties.
Posted on 29 Aug 08 (about 4 months ago)
Jolantru wrote:
Thank you. :)
I wanted to grow temperate-clim vegetables but so far, I have had more luck with tropical ones. That’s why I wanted to start a tropical vegetable garden.
Posted on 29 Aug 08 (about 4 months ago)
Annet wrote:
Yep, you’re definitely giving us a fascinating insight into tropical veggies! Thanks for that.
Posted on 29 Aug 08 (about 4 months ago)
Jolantru wrote:
Thank you, Annet. :)
I am still reading up on tropical veggies and trying to remember what my grandparents had grown. :)
Posted on 29 Aug 08 (about 4 months ago)