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Name a Fruit or Veggie A to Z
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H- Harvard Beets0
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I - Indian Gooseberry - is a deciduous tree of the family Phyllanthaceae. Its native range is tropical and southern Asia. Wikipedia
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J - Juicy watermelon1
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K - Kumquat1
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L- Limes0
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M - Marshmallow root tea1
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N - Neem tree used for medicinal properties I know it is not a vegetable per say but it fits the "N" category like a herb.1
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O- Oranges 🍊0
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P - Persimmons1
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Q- Quandong The computer says they are native to Australia. Susan have you eaten these?1
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R- Rutabagas0
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S - Sweet potato1
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T- Thai Chiles0
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U - Utazi leaves (Gongronema latifolium) are a bitter-sweet, leafy green vegetable and spice that are native to West Africa. They are also known as bush buck or arokeke.
Uses
Cooking: Utazi leaves are used to season soups, stews, sauces, rice, yam dishes, and vegetable meals. They are also used in marinades and rubs for meats and fish.
Traditional medicine: Utazi leaves are used in traditional folk medicine to treat colds, menstrual cramps, and aid digestion.
Other uses: Utazi leaves are sometimes brewed into tea or used as an aphrodisiac.
Characteristics
Utazi leaves are heart-shaped with serrated edges.
They have a slightly bitter taste and aromatic flavor.
They are rich in fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and essential amino acids.
Recipes
Utazi leaves are used in many African dishes, including Abacha, Nkwobi, Ugba, Plantain porridge, and soups like Nsala.
Availability
Utazi leaves are widely sold in markets, and can also be purchased dried.
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Wow they are used for a lot of things!
V - vinegar - all sorts of flavors. They are you expensive here. My friend paid $40 for a small container of orange honey flavored vinegar. Of course she does not use much. She uses it in her coffee as a sweetener. She says it is not noticeable as vinegar in there.0 -
W- Water Coconut 🥥0
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X - Ximenia
A bush that produces a small fruit sometimes referred to as yellow/tallow plum or sea lemon.1 -
Y- Yucca Root0
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Z - Zinc-rich Zwiebeln (that’s “onions” in German)1
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A - Asparagus1
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B- Belgian Endives0
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C - Caraway seeds1
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D - Dill1
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E- Elderberries1
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F - Figs1
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G- Galia Melon0
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H- Huckleberry0
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I - Icicle radish1
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J - Jack fruit1
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K- Kyoho Grapes0