Ginger is a flowering plant that is widely used as a spice and folk medicine. An herbaceous perennial spice that grows annual pseudostems about one meter tall. It is having an inflorescence bear flowers with pale yellow petals and purple edges. Ginger belongs to the Zingiberaceae family. It includes turmeric, cardamom, and … Read more
Galangal root is a native spice to Southern Asia. It is related to the ginger and turmeric root family and it has been used in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medication for centuries. Galangal is a common name for different tropical rhizomatous spices. Galangal and its variant Galanga are common aromatic rhizomes of … Read more
Durian fruit belongs to the species known as the genus Durio. 30 recognized Durio species out of which nine produce edible fruits. There are 300 named varieties in Thailand and 100 in Malaysia. Durian recognized as the king of fruits is due to its distinctive large size, strong odor, and thorn-covered skin. … Read more
Duku has got many names in different languages such as lansiumparasiticum, which is known as langsat. In English, they call it lanzones or longkong. Indonesians call it Duku, and Malay call it dokong. Duku is a species of Meliaceae or Mahogany tree family that produce edible fruits. This species is native to … Read more
LeucaenaLeucocephala, also known as the coffee bush, is a small mimosoid tree native to Northern Central America and Southern Mexico. This small tree is very fast growing and is naturalized along the tropics. Other common names of this plant are; ipil-ipil, white leadtree, river tamarind, jumbay and white popinac. Physical Description LeucaenaLeucocephala … Read more
Watercress is a leafy green plant that usually grows in the water of natural springs. It belongs to the family of cruciferous plants, including arugula, kale, Brussels sprouts, and broccoli. This water vegetable is one of the ancient greens which might have also been a part of the Roman soldiers’ diet. It … Read more
Water spinach, known by the scientific name Ipomoea Aquatica, is a member of the Morning glory family (Convolvulaceae). It belongs to the genus Ipomoea batatas, the same as the sweet potato. Moreover, water spinach is a semi-aquatic or herbaceous aquatic perennial plant of the subtropics and tropics regions. It has two significant … Read more
The pomegranate has recently been booted up to superfood status. This shouldn’t come as a surprise, as the antioxidant content in pomegranates is at least three times the levels present green tea and red wine. The refreshing and tart or sweet taste of this fruit would have been enough to make it … Read more
Langsat, taxonomically known as Lansiumparasiticum, is a species of fruit-carrying trees in the family Meliaceae. Native to Southeast Asia, this species is famous for its bright sweet-tangy tropical fruit. It is mainly cultivated in Malaysia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, India, and Brunei. It is also commonly referred to as lanzones and … Read more
The melinjo fruit stemmed from Native Indonesia. Belonging to the Gnetaceae family, the fruit has been scientifically classified as GnetumGnemon. It is cultivated from Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Vanuata, to China. It has a very distinct flavor, with a nudge of bitterness that creates a unique flavor profile. Melinjo’s tree can reach up … Read more
Matoa is a fruit, scientifically called pometiapinnata. It is mostly found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and in other countries in Southeast Asia and the South Pacific. This delicious fruit grows during the monsoon season. It grows best in soil that is dry and layered thickly, with a hefty amount of rainfall to … Read more
Key limes are hybrid citrus fruits with a 1-2 inches wide spherical shape. It has a green color but becomes yellow when it matures. A ripe key lime, for its size, feels heavy. Key limes are very juicy and aromatic with a more acidic and stronger flavor than Persian limes. They are … Read more
Kaffir lily belongs to the family of Amaryllidaceae. With the scientific name of CliviaMiniata, kaffir lily originated in South Africa (Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal provinces) and Swaziland. A few varieties of kaffir lily are also present in Japan, China, and California. As a beautiful flowering plant, kaffir lily is a great … Read more
Ambarella belongs to the Anacardiaceous family, which also contains mangoes and cashews. It is biologically named SpondiasDulcis and is a tropical tree with an edible fruit containing a stringy pit. With several uses and benefits, Ambarella is one great plant to place in your own garden. Let’s have a look at everything … Read more
Marrow, commonly called vegetable marrow in the UK, is a tender and light-skinned summer squash from Cucurbita pepo cultivators alongside pattypan and pumpkins. Marrow is originally a fruit; however, its term and mode of usage in the culinary makes it no less a vegetable. What is normally referred to as summer squash … Read more
When we talk about roselle tea, many people might not be familiar with this particular name. However, roselle is just a type of hibiscus flower. Hibiscus tea is quite popular with tea drinkers around the world for its color, flavor, and health benefits. This tea is made with hibiscus flowers, which are … Read more