“Kukkavaminta” [Arivela viscosa (L.) Raf. (Cleomaceae)]: a less-known “seasoning spice” from West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh,India

Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution - During survey and study of local useful plants in the West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh a less-known species, Arivela...     

‘Kalhar’ [Blumea lacera (Burm.f.) DC. Asteraceae]: a wild species used in preparation of traditional cuisine “Umbadiyu” in Dungri (Valsad), South Gujarat,India

Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution - A plant species locally called ‘Kalhar’ [Blumea lacera (Burm.f.) DC.] was identified for plant genetic resources value during exploration and...     

“Mugnoli”: a Neglected Race of <Emphasis Type="Italic">Brassica oleracea</Emphasis> L. from Salento (Italy)

“Mugnoli”, a neglected race of Brassica oleracea L., is described from Southern Italy (Salento, Apulia). In this race, the young inflorescences together with a few leaves are harvested for use as a cooking vegetable. “Mugnoli” might be considered as an early step in the evolution of broccoli (B. oleracea L. var. italica Plenck).     

“Tum-thang” (<Emphasis Type="Italic">Crotalaria tetragona</Emphasis> Roxb. ex Andr.): a little known wild edible species in the north-eastern hill region of India

Crotalaria tetragona Roxb. ex Andr., locally known as “Tum-thang” was collected from Mizoram state of north-eastern hill region of India during 2008. Its flowers were being sold by the tribal communities in local markets. The buds and flowers are cooked as vegetables and used in garnishing of local food preparations especially in non-vegetarian recipes. This species is reported here as little known Edible type in Indian region and may be considered as a multi-purpose species with potential. Edible uses of some of the Crotalaria species in different regions of world have also been included in the present communication.