About Talinum fruticosum (L.) Juss.
Talinum fruticosum (L.) Juss. is an erect plant that grows to a height between 30 and 100 cm (12 and 39 inches). It produces small pink flowers and broad, fleshy leaves. When used as a leaf vegetable, T. fruticosum is rich in vitamins A and C, as well as minerals including iron and calcium. Because it contains high levels of oxalic acid, people with kidney disorders, gout, and rheumatoid arthritis should avoid or limit their consumption of this plant. It is cultivated in West Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the warmer regions of North America and South America. In Brazil, it is grown along the banks of the Amazon River, and is consumed primarily in the states of Pará and Amazonas.
