Leaf vegetables

Leaf vegetables

Also called green vegetables, leafy greens or simply greens, these are plant leaves eaten as a vegetable. Leaf vegetables come from a large variety of plants (often including tender petioles and shoots) and contain good nutrition value for a healthy diet.

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kaffir lime leaves

Fruits & vegetables; Leaf vegetables

The kaffir lime tree is a tropical citrus valued for its fragrant leaves and its fruit’s peel. The kaffir lime tree has other common names, including kieffer lime, Thai makrut and limau puru. The ...

lemon leaves

Fruits & vegetables; Leaf vegetables

The true lemon, Citrus limon is known as limone, limón, limón agria, limón real, or limón francés. It is a member of the family, Rutaceae. A lemon tree can reach up to 20 feet in height. Its branches ...

long bean leaves

Fruits & vegetables; Leaf vegetables

Long bean leaves are produced from the climbing annual plant known by the scientific name, Vigna unguiculata. This plant is classified as a herbaceous legume and produces long pods that are known as ...

michinga patta leaves

Fruits & vegetables; Leaf vegetables

Michinga patta leaves are part of the genus Zanthoxylum and a member of the Rutaceae, Rue or citrus family. There are over 200 species of Zanthoxylum, many of which bear a fruit that is used to make ...

micro Chinese cabbage

Fruits & vegetables; Leaf vegetables

Bright green attractive heart shaped leaves. Similar flavor to bok choy; mildly sweet. Nutritional Value Good source of Vitamins A, C, K, and B. Seasons/Availability Available year round.

moringa leaves

Fruits & vegetables; Leaf vegetables

Moringa leaves are produced from the moringa tree, which is given the pseudonym, Miracle tree. This name was given to the tree due to the extremely high nutritional content and has been described as ...

Napa cabbage

Fruits & vegetables; Leaf vegetables

Napa cabbage, botanical name Brassica campestris L. Pekinensis, is one of two very distinct Chinese cabbages. Pekinensis cabbages form heads. That is their common thread. Napa cabbage is also known ...