Basellaceae - Botanical Family

Number of plants found: 2

Basella alba var. rubra

Botanical name: Basella alba

Common names: Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach

Family: Basellaceae

Origin: Africa, South East Asia

Very pretty and unusual plant for decorating pergolas and hanging baskets and for eating in salads and other healthy ways. Thrives in hot weather. The Malabar Spinach is a common vegetable in tropical Africa and southeast Asia, where it originated. Only the young leaves are eaten. To prepare, boil and discard water. Young leaves can be added to a green salad. The whole plant is used as a mind sedative. Propagation: Seeds.

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Ullucus tuberosus, Ulluco, Melluco, Papa Lisa

Botanical name: Ullucus tuberosus

Common names: Ulluco, Melluco, Papa Lisa

Family: Basellaceae

Origin: South America, Andes

Tuberous perennial.

The leaves are crunchy and tasty, and may be eaten fresh or steaed, in much the same way as one would use spinach. The colorful tubers are best boiled or stir-fried.

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