Uses: Sustainable Food Source, Fodder Native to: Southeastern AsiaIpomoea Aquatica: Exploring the Nutritional and Environmental Benefits of Water Spinach In the realm of sustainable food, Ipomoea aquatica, commonly known as water spinach or kangkong, has emerged as a fascinating plant with immense potential. This aquatic vegetable, native to Southeast Asia, has gained popularity worldwide due …
Uses: Edible, Fodder, Cleans Wastewater Native to: Tropical Americas Canna Edulis: Exploring the Culinary Delights of the Edible Canna Lily One fascinating plant is Canna edulis, commonly known as the edible canna lily. While most people are familiar with the ornamental varieties of canna lilies, few are aware of the culinary potential of this remarkable …
Uses: Fodder, Edible, Textile, Biofuel Native To: South America, primarily Brazil Known as the Terror of Bengal due to its prolific nature. Water hyacinth is a beloved plant at Eat The Sand, because it grows quickly and is an extremely nutritious food source. It is well received by the rabbits and the ducks, and during …
Useful for : Shade, Xeriscaping, Wildlife Habitat. Native to : Coastal Southeast United States. This beautiful evergreen native has a terrible reputation due to its prolific seeding and runners. The seeds germinate readily even in poor soil, which makes it simple to transplant the tiny trees into more desirable locations. The full tree itself is …
Uses: Fodder Source, Xeriscaping, Fiber Source, Natural Plant Dye, Prevent Erosion on Slopes. Native to: Australia The Flax lily hails all the way from Australia, and was no doubt brought to Florida as an easy to grow ornamental that loves full sun and sand. The variegated variety grows well in shade. Flax lily can be …
Uses : Food, Liquor, Forage, Firewood, Fencing. Native to Mexico. The prickly pear cactus is an amazing little survivor. It is a true cactus and is grown all over the world in dry climates for the leaves and fruit. It has naturalized itself to the scrub forests of West Florida and is as good as …
Colocasia esculenta Uses : Edible, Aquaculture. Native to : Unknown. Naturalized to tropical areas worldwide. Yes, this is the same ordinary bulb that can be purchased at the big box stores in the springtime. It can be grown anywhere, just about, that has at least seven months of warm weather. It can grow in just …