Sesbania grandiflora
Sesbania grandiflora
Common name:
Vegetable Hummingbird
Local name:
Kathurumurunga
Country:
Sri Lanka
Food Group(s):
Leafy vegetable
Part of plant/stage of process:
A tree that produces flowers that can be eaten raw or cooked, as vegetables. They are rich in iron and sugar. The young pods can be eaten and are often incorporated into white curry.