Spinach Vine/Caucasian Mountain Spinach (Hablitzia tamnoides)多年生藤菠菜

Spinach Vine/Caucasian Mountain Spinach (Hablitzia tamnoides)多年生藤菠菜

Spinach Vine/Caucasian Mountain Spinach (Hablitzia tamnoides) seeds. 多年生藤菠菜的種子.

Cold hardy perennial vine. Leafy vegetable. Easy to grow. Best growing in full sun to partial shade location. USDA Zonese:5-8. Mature size:4′-8′(H)X 6″-9″(W). Propagate by seeds, cuttings or division.

耐寒強健的多年生草本爬藤. 葉菜. 容易栽種. 最好栽種在全日照到半日照處. 耐寒但不甚耐熱. 成熟株高/藤長為4到8呎,寬幅6到9吋. 繁殖方式以種子,扦插或壓條的方式來進行.

Reference links:參考網路連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hablitzia

Spinach Vine

https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/194268/

Mushroom Plant or Rungia (Rungia klossii) 菇蕈味明萼草

Mushroom Plant or Rungia (Rungia klossii) 菇蕈味明萼草

Mushroom Plant or Rungia (Rungia klossii) 菇蕈味明萼草

Tropical perennial/leafy vegetable.  Leaves are edible raw or cooked.  Native in Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun location in rich, well drained moist soil.   Small blue flowers in summer.  USDA Zones:9-11.  Mature size:2′(H) X 3′(W).  Propagate by seeds or cuttings.   Suitable for growing in container indoors.

明萼草屬的多年生草花/葉菜.  它是具有菇蕈類美味的葉菜.  葉片可以直接生食或煮食.  原生於紐澳及新幾內亞.   容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照,排水良好的肥沃濕潤的土壤.  夏天開藍色小花.  喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高2呎寬幅3呎.  繁殖以種子或扦插的方式來進行.  適合室內盆植.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://www.richters.com/Web_store/web_store.cgi?searchterm=Rungia+klossii&search_catalogue_button=Go                   http://www.hishtil.com/our-products/herbs/vegetative-herbs/rungia-klossii/   http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Rungia+klossii          https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/199358/#b    https://florafaunaweb.nparks.gov.sg/Special-Pages/plant-detail.aspx?id=8069

Chinese Water Spinach or Swamp Morning Glory (Ipomoea aquatica) 空心菜

Chinese Water Spinach or Swamp Morning Glory (Ipomoea aquatica) 空心菜

Chinese Water Spinach or Swamp Morning Glory (Ipomoea aquatica) seeds. 空心菜種子包內的種子.

Chinese Water Spinach or Swamp Morning Glory (Ipomoea aquatica) seeds germination in just few days in warm and moist condition. 空心菜的種子在溼熱的環境中幾天就發芽.

Chinese Water Spinach or Swamp Morning Glory (Ipomoea aquatica) seedlings showing the seed leaves! 空心菜小實生苗長出子葉!

Tender perennial vegetable/aquatic.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location in moist to wet soil.  Moring glory like flowers in summer.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies.  USDA Zones:7-11. Mature size:8′-10′(H) X 6′-8′(W).  Propagate by seeds or cuttings.  Fast growing, may be invasive in warm region.

多年生不耐寒的葉菜/水生植物. 容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照出的濕潤/泥裡.  夏天開朝顏般的花朵.  花頗吸引蜂蝶.  喜熱不甚耐寒.  成熟株高8-10呎, 寬幅6-8呎.  繁殖以種子或扦插的方式來進行.  生長快速可能在溫暖地區成為強勢植物.

Reference links:參考網站資料連結：

http://www.clovegarden.com/ingred/mg_wspinz.html               https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1263/

Dinosaur Kale or Lacinato Kale (Brassica oleracea ‘Lacinato’) 恐龍羽衣甘藍

Dinosaur Kale or Lacinato Kale (Brassica oleracea  ‘Lacinato’) 恐龍羽衣甘藍

Dinosaur Kale or Lacinato Kale (Brassica oleracea ‘Lacinato’) seeds. 恐龍羽衣甘藍的種子.

Tender perennial (usually annual sometimes biennial in warm region) leafy vegetable.   Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun location.  Small white flowers in summer.  Self seeds easily.  Mature size:1.5′-2′(H) X 1′-1.5′(W). Propagate by seeds.

不耐寒多年生草本 (通常是一年生有時在溫暖氣候區是二年生)葉菜.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照處.  夏開白色小花. 容易自行結子繁殖. 成熟株高1.5-2呎,寬幅1-1.5呎.  繁殖以種子來進行.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lacinato_kale                                http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/51765/                                        https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-tw/%E6%81%90%E9%BE%99%E7%BE%BD%E8%A1%A3%E7%94%98%E8%93%9D

Katuk (Sauropus androgynous) 守宮木

Katuk (Sauropus androgynous) 守宮木

Katuk (Sauropus androgynous) can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. 守宮木可以枝條扦插或種子來繁殖.

 

Katuk (Sauropus androgynous) seeds. 守宮木的種子.

Katuk (Sauropus androgynous) seedlings. 守宮木落葉的小實生苗.

Tropical tender perennial/shrub.    It is a herb/leafy vegetable.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  Small yellow/orange/red flowers in spring and summer.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies.   White fruit is very cute!  I think it is very ornamental.    USDA Zones:8-11.     Mature size:4′-6′(H)/(W).  Propagate by seeds or cuttings.

它是熱帶多年生植物/灌木.  用做藥草或葉菜.  又叫樹菜/馬尼菜/減肥菜/越南菜/天綠香,為大戟科守宮木屬.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  春夏開黃/橘/紅色小花,結白色小果實.  很可愛很具觀賞價值. 花頗吸引蜂蝶.  植株喜熱不甚耐寒.  成熟株高4-6呎,寬幅亦同.  以種子或扦插方式來繁殖.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sauropus_androgynus                   https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-tw/%E5%AE%88%E5%AE%AB%E6%9C%A8            http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/137885/                            http://www.eattheweeds.com/edible-katuk-sauropus-androgynus-2/                      http://www.eattheweeds.com/edible-katuk-sauropus-androgynus-2/    http://blog.unnes.ac.id/antosupri/manfaat-daun-katuk-bagi-kesehatan-secara-herbal/                                                                                              http://www.healthapta.com/natural-home-remedies-for-oral-thrush-in-infants-and-adults/

 

Electric Daisy/Toothache Plant/Para Cress (Acmella oleracea) 金鈕扣/牙痛草

Electric Daisy/Toothache Plant/Para Cress (Acmella oleracea) 金鈕扣/牙痛草

Electric Daisy/Toothache Plant/Para Cress seed packet.(Acmella oleracea) 金鈕扣/牙痛草種子包.

Electric Daisy/Toothache Plant/Para Cress seeds.(Acmella oleracea) 金鈕扣/牙痛草種子.

This edible tropical tender perennial is herb also can be vegetable.  Unique taste though. Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  Yellow globe daisies flowering from mid summer to fall. USDA Zones:9-11.  Mature size:1′-1.5′(H) X 1′-1.5′(W).  By chewing on the leaves it will numb your mouth for a short period of time, hence the name ‘Toothache Plant’.  After cooking the odd numbing affect will disappear.   This plant can promote the salivation because it contains spilanthes.  Leaves can be use to treat skin fungus.
這一種多年生草花是藥草也是蔬菜.  不過吃起來的感覺可是很獨特的喔.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照的環境.  仲夏時黃色球型花或中間花心帶有紅色塊斑.  耐熱不耐寒.  成熟株高1-1.5呎,寬幅亦同.  咀嚼葉片會短暫麻痹口腔,故能治牙痛. 煮後就沒有這種麻痹作用了.   它的花含有一種止痛劑的成分金鈕扣醇(spilanthol),可用於緩解牙痛，因此又被稱為牙痛草. 金鈕扣也能促進唾液分泌.  金鈕扣的葉能可以用來治療皮膚癬,由細菌或真菌引起的皮膚癬.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acmella_oleracea

https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%87%91%E9%88%95%E6%89%A3

http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/997/

Wonderberry/Sunberry (Solanum x burbankii/Solanum nigrum) 龍葵

Wonderberry/Sunberry (Solanum x burbankii/Solanum nigrum) 龍葵 

Wonderberry/Sunberry (Solanum x burbankii/Solanum nigrum) small white flowers and under mature green berries. 龍葵的小白花與未成熟綠色的漿果.

Wonderberry/Sunberry (Solanum x burbankii/Solanum nigrum) ripe dark berries. 龍葵的成熟黑色漿果.

Wonderberry/Sunberry (Solanum x burbankii/Solanum nigrum) ripe dark berries. 龍葵的成熟黑色漿果.

Wonderberry/Sunberry (Solanum x burbankii/Solanum nigrum) seeds from a ripe dark berrie. 的1棵成熟龍葵黑色漿果中的種子.

Dried seeds of wonderberry/Sunberry (Solanum x burbankii/Solanum nigrum) on a paper towel. 紙巾上的龍葵乾燥種子.

Annual herb/fruit/vegetable.  One of the self seeded wild berries. Easy to grow in full sun to partial shade location.  Small white flowers from summer to fall.  Berries is sweet when they are ripe to dark colour.  Tender leaves and shoots are good for cooking as leafy vegetables.  Medicinal.   Propagate by seeds.  Plants self seed easily often in the wild.  Mature size:1.5′-3′(H) X 1′-3′(W).

一年生草本的藥草/蔬果.  它是很能自行落籽繁殖的野生莓果之一.  容易生長於全日照到半日照處.  很小的白花從夏開到秋,果期很長.  嫩葉及熟果可以採食. 藍黑色的熟果可生食,葉的料理如同葉菜類.  可藥用.  用種子來繁殖.  很容易自行落籽繁殖呈野生狀態.   成熟植株高1.5-3呎,寬幅為1-3呎.

In Asia, they are wild.  Nobody really growing them on purpose.   Easy to grow from seeds and no maintenance!  Medicinal.

在亞洲沒人會去特意種它,光野生就不少了!   容易以種子繁殖且不須維護.

Longevity Spinach (Gynura procumbens) 尼基羅草/紫背天葵

Longevity Spinach (Gynura procumbens) 尼基羅草/紫背天葵

Longevity Spinach (Gynura procumbens) 尼基羅草/紫背天葵

Tropical perennial, leafy vegetable/medicinal herb. Easy to grow and propagate.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location but tolerant full shade.  It is common plant in the wild in tropical climate.  USDA Zones:9-11.  Mature size:8″-1.5′(H) X 1″-3′(W).  Propagate usually by cuttings or division.  Easy to root in soil or water.  Fast growing.

又名平卧菊三七/平臥土三七. 熱帶葉菜/藥用草藥.  容易栽種及繁殖.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處,但也很耐蔭,適應力非常強.  熱帶常見野生分佈.  喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高8吋到1.5呎,寬幅1-3呎. 繁殖以扦插或分株方式,土插或水插都很容易發根生長.  生長快速.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gynura_procumbens            http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/228713/                                     http://mysuper.com.tw/read.php?tid=91835

 

Mizuna (Brassica rapa var. nipposinica) 日本蕪菁/水菜

Mizuna (Brassica rapa var. nipposinica) 日本蕪菁/水菜

Mizuna seed packet.(Brassica rapa var. nipposinica) 日本蕪菁/水菜種子包.

Mizuna seeds. (Brassica rapa var. nipposinica) 日本蕪菁/水菜種子

Mizuna seeds germination. (Brassica rapa var. nipposinica) 日本蕪菁/水菜種子發芽.

Mizuna (Brassica rapa var. nipposinica) 日本蕪菁/水菜

Annual.  A kind of mustard green for salad.  Easy to grow.  This leafy vegetable has mild peppery flavor. The fine cut edge of foliage makes it is pretty as garnish as well.  Best growing in full sun location.  Mature size:6″-1.5′(H) X 1′(W).  Propagate from seeds.

一年生葉菜. 是可生吃的芥菜類沙拉葉菜.  容易栽種.  這種葉菜的葉片吃起來有輕辣的口味. 葉片的深刻葉緣也使它常被用於排盤點綴食物用. 栽種於全日照為佳.  成熟株高6吋到1.5呎,寬幅1呎左右.  主要以種子來繁殖.

Reference links: 參考網站連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mizuna

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum）葫蘆巴

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum）葫蘆巴

Fenugreek seeds.(Trigonella foenum-graecum）葫蘆巴種子.

Fenugreek seeds germination.(Trigonella foenum-graecum）葫蘆巴種子發芽了.

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum）葫蘆巴

Annual herb/leafy vegetable/medicine.  Useful plant, easy to grow from seeds.  Best to grow in full sun in well drained soil.  Small white flowers in spring, aged to yellow flowers and follow the bean pods. Whole plant is aromatic.  It is very famous and used worldwide.

Seeds can be used for herbal tea or spice.  The sprouts and the whole plants are used for salad, vegetable or herb.  Medicinal.  Mature size:1′-2′(H) x 1′-1.5′(W). Best growing in full sun location.   Propagate by seeds.  Very easy to grow.

它是一年生草本的香菜/葉菜/藥材,比較有名的是它被主要用來做為寷胸的功效.  對哺乳期缺乏乳汁的婦女也有刺激增加乳汁的效果. 更有其它常用的保健功效.

Reference links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fenugreek

http://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-tw/%E8%83%A1%E8%8A%A6%E5%B7%B4