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RE: Taioba - forget spinach, this dark green leaf from Brazil is a nutrient powerhouse
I forgot to specify that the common type of taioba usually eaten is Xanthosoma taioba, although there are several varieties.
Thanks! If folks are having trouble identifying the right plant, like your post describes, then the scientific name seems pretty important There must be some problematic look-alikes out there! And it drives home, for me at least, the importance of keeping traditional knowledge strong. When we stop connecting with the plants and memories fade, the risks go up.
When you are doing your research now, do you search for these plants yourself or with the locals? Or do you track its appearance in the markets? It's so interesting! Is there a term for those half-wild half-domesticated plants in other regions? It would be a useful term, there are so many of those kinds of plants!