Indigenous vegetables — plant species consumed in specific locations as part of traditional diets — have the potential to diversify cropping systems, increase farm income, and add a range of vital micronutrients to diets. AVRDC – The World Vegetable Center collects and characterizes indigenous vegetables, analyzes their nutritional content, develops safe production methods, and distributes recipes to promote greater consumption of these valuable plants.
Indian lettuce (Lactuca indica)
Indian lettuce (Lactuca indica)
Common Names
Indian lettuce, milkweed, wild lettuce (En); lechuga […]
Velvetleaf (Limnocharis flava)
Velvetleaf (Limnocharis flava)
Common Names
Velvetleaf, sawah-flower rush, sawah lettuce, yellow bur-head (En); […]
Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas)
Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas)
Common Names
Sweet potato (En); patata douce (Fr); batata, […]
Kangkong (Ipomoea aquatica)
Kangkong (Ipomoea aquatica)
Common Names
Kangkong, water convolvulus, water spinach, swamp morning glory […]
Saururus (Houttuynia cordata)
Saururus (Houttuynia cordata)
Common Names
Saururus, chameleon (En); houttuynie (Fr); dokudami (Jp); houttuynia […]
Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa)
Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa)
Common Names
Roselle, Jamaica sorrel, red sorrel (En); oseille de […]
Velvet plant (Gynura bicolor)
Velvet plant (Gynura bicolor)
Flowers of G. bicolor Common […]
Edible chrysanthemum (Glebionis coronarium)
Edible chrysanthemum (Glebionis coronarium)
Common Name
Edible chrysanthemum, garland chrysanthemum, crown daisy (En); […]
Spiny coriander (Eryngium foetidum)
Spiny coriander (Eryngium foetidum)
Common Names
Spiny coriander, false coriander, Mexican coriander, spiritweed […]