Food Forests for Schools

辣木属

Moringa oleifera (Moringaceae)

• 多年生乔木，细而直立的枝条，成熟后开始向地面倾斜. Compound leaves have many rounded pale-green leaflets. 白色的小花簇生，长长的种子荚幼时是绿色的，成熟时是棕色的. The bark is soft and light gray in color, while the stems are thin and flexible.
• The roots, bark, leaves, flowers, and seedpods of this tree are edible. The leaves are ground to fine powder to incorporate in soups or smoothies. 种子、根、树皮、叶子和花被用来减少炎症和降低胆固醇.
• Rich in zinc, vitamin C, calcium, and protein.
• Best in well-drained soil.
• 充足的阳光.

For more information, please call:
305-558-4544,分机. 118
or Email Food Forest for Schools Program Manager