Ceylon Spinach – Basella alba
Ceylon spinach (Basella alba) is an edible perennial vine in the family Basellaceae. It is found in tropical Asia and Africa where it is widely used as a leaf vegetable. It is native to the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia and New Guinea. It is reportedly naturalized in China, tropical Africa, Brazil, Belize, Colombia, the West Indies, Fiji and French Polynesia. Also known under various common names, including Malabar Spinach, vine spinach, climbing spinach, creeping spinach, buffalo spinach. There is also a…
