
Dandelion is an edible weed or herb which is usually considered as an unwanted and annoying plant that must be destroyed and disposed of. But, after reading my research article about Dandelion Plant, you are most likely going to think Positive thoughts about it instead of Negative. Dandelion’s name is taken from French dent-de-lion which means Lion’s Tooth. Dandelions don’t need pollination, because they produce seeds asexually by apomixis. Also, just so you know, I’m talking about the good, healthy, fresh, and natural Dandelions, and NOT about the poisonous and chemical treated Dandelions that are dying in your yard because you have been trying to kill them your whole life.
Dandelions have very strong and long roots that can go very deep under the ground which may support the growth of weaker plants that grow near by Dandelions. The leaves on Dandelions can grow as long as 25 cm or 9.8 inches, and usually stay at the very bottom of the plant. Dandelion’s stem is hollow and can be longer than 10 cm or 3.9 inches, and when it gets broken then the milky bitter sap comes out. Dandelion’s flower heads are usually yellow or orange and they consist of many skinny long petals. After a while Dandelion’s flower heads become white and full of little parachutes and each one of these light and little parachutes hold on to its own seed.
Dandelion weed herb is extremely health beneficial, but it is often unappreciated especially by “Perfect Green Lawn Addicts”. Dandelion flower buds, leaves, and the roots have all been used for Medicinal and Food purposes throughout the world. Just one cup of Raw Dandelion Greens contain 535 percent of Vitamin K. People can either eat the dandelion leaves boiled or raw depending on person’s opinion and taste. Some people and cultures use Dandelion’s Roots for a natural caffeine-free dandelion coffee. The Nutrients in one cup (or 55 grams) of Chopped Raw Dandelion Greens are: Continue reading
Have you heard of Endive vegetable? I haven’t yet. It is a healthy leaf vegetable which is also called Cichorium Endivia, Curly Endive, Frisee, Escarole, Broad-Leaved Endive, Bavarian Endive, Grumolo, Scarola, Scarole, Batavian Endive, or Chicory. This vegetable has so many names because there are couple different varieties of it available, one of them has curly leaves and the other one has big rounded leaves. Endive vegetable can be eaten raw or cooked. People can enjoy Endive vegetable in fresh salads, stews, soups, or sauteed. If you would like to check out the Endive Products at amazon, then
Today I would like to tell you about my research on Cassava plant. Cassava can also be called Manihot Esculenta, Yuca, Manioc, Cassaba, or Cassada. Cassava plant is actually very popular crop in many regions around the world. Nigeria is supposably the biggest Cassava producer in the world. Cassava is very popular because of its Starchy Edible Root. Also, Cassava root is one of the largest sorces of carbohydrates in the world. Cassava can be classified as sweet or toxic depending on its toxicity.
In this article I would like to introduce you to an interesting, beautiful, and unique Vegetable called Cardoon. Other names for Cardoon are Cardone, Carduni, Cardoni, Cardi, Artichoke Thistle, or its Binomial name is Cynara Cardunculus. Cardoon vegetable was and still is pretty popular around the world. In Australia, California, and Argentina this Cardoon Vegetable is considered as a highly invasive weed. Cardoon vegetable needs to be handled very carefully because of the hard-to-see and poky spines.
Amaranth Herb is also called Amaranthus consists of about 70 species. Different species of Amaranth are used for different needs like leaf vegetables, grains, cereals, herbs, and ornamentals. Amaranth Grains are very similar in flavor and in cooking to Quinoa Grains and they are both called Pseudograins. Cooked Amaranth Grains and Raw Amaranth Leaves are full of Amazing Nutrients and in impressively large amounts. Some doctors recommend Amaranth Leaves for people who are very low on Red Blood Cells. So, if you are diagnosed with cancer then you should definitelly be adding Amaranth Vegetable and Grains to your diet. Below, I will provide you all with the Nutrients and Benefits of Amaranth Grains and of Amaranth Leaves. Anyway, the Nutrients in a cup or in 28 grams of Raw Amaranth Leaves are:
In this Article I would like to introduce you to a flowering plant, that somewhat resembles a clover, called Alfalfa. Alfalfa is also called lucerne, lucerne grass, chara, gadab, rajka, or Binomially called Medicago Sativa. Alfalfa doesn’t like to be planted on existing Alfalfa fields, so it is very recommended to rotate your fields with other species or plants like wheat or corn before planting Alfalfa on the same field again. Alfalfa is mainly grown and used for feeding different kinds of animals. Alfalfa Sprouts are very edible for humans and they taste good in sandwiches and salads.
Agave vegetables are not Cactus Plants and they are not Aloe Plants. Agave plants are from Agavaceae family and have more than 200 different species. Agave Americana, Agave Angustifolia, Agave Tequilana, and Agave Attenuata are the most commonly grown species of Agave Vegetable. The Agave’s Flowers, leaves, stalks (basal rosettes), and the sap (honey water) are all edible for humans. Agave vegetable provides people an another alternative to sugar in cooking which is usually called Agave Nectar (agave syrup). When you handle Agave or drink its juice please be carefull, because some people claim that some of the Agave juices can cause Dermatitis (an allergic inflammation of the skin) which can last for about two weeks. For a Huge List of Agave Species just go to
Today I would like to introduce you all to an amazing and beautiful Annual Herb Flower called Borage. Some people refer to it as Starflower or Borago officinalis. If you take a closer look at this beautiful herb, you’ll be able to see lots of unique and amazing details of this plant. Originally Borage Herb was grown for its medicinal and culinary benefits, but today it is mostly used in commercial cultivation as an oilseed. In stores this oil from Borage would be labeled either Starflower Oil or Borage Oil.
I love Radish Vegetable because it tastes good, a little spicy, and at the same time the texture is fun and crunchy. The Radish’s Binomal Name is Raphanus Sativus and it is considered an Edible Root Vegetable. You can find radishes in many different colors around the world, some are white, some are red, some are purple, some are pink, and some are red and white at the same time. The Latin Name for Radish is Radix which means Root. Radishes can grow or mature extremely fast. Some Radishes can become ripe and ready in as little as three weeks. Radishes really like to grow in full sunlight all day long. People from around the world like to eat Radishes mostly raw, but some do like them cooked. The most common use of radishes is salads. People can use the red bulb part of the radish for food and the green leaves too. The Nutrients of Sliced Radishes in about one cup or 116 grams are:
Tomatillo is considered a nightshade family fruit. It is not a different variety of tomatoes, but it is in the same family with a different genus. Tomatillos can also be called or referred to as Green Tomato, Husk Tomato, Jamberry, Husk Cherry, Mexican Tomato, or a Ground Cherry. Tomatillos are surrounded by husk similar to thin dry paper. The Ripe Tomatillo fruits can be either yellow, red, green, or purple. Latin Americans use Tomatillos a lot in cooking their popular Green Sauces. The Nutrients in about half of a cup (or 66 grams, or two medium) Raw Tomatillos come in small amounts and they are: