Malabar Spinach
CCD-CP-130
Malabar Spinach
Malabar Spinach
Authored by: Matthew Ernst
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Abstract
Malabar spinach is a leafy vine native to tropical Asia and is a commonly cultivated vegetable in Asia and Africa. Malabar spinach--also called Indian spinach, Ceylon spinach, climbing spinach and vine spinach--is a member of the Basellacea family. (Spinach commonly grown for market in North America is a member of the family Chenopodiaceae.) According to the University of Florida, Malabar spinach is also known as basella, gui, acelga trepadora, bretana, libato and Malabar nightshade.
Core Details
Publication ID
CCD-CP-130
Status
New
Publication Date
August 25, 2017
Series
Multi-Part Series
N/A
Categorical Details
Language
English
Peer Reviewed?
Yes