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.
Oval-leaf pondweed (Monochoria vaginalis)
Oval-leaf pondweed (Monochoria vaginalis)
Common Names
Oval-leaf pondweed, pickerel weed (En); pontédérie […]
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, […]