Yet another variety of cow's foot. This one has a much larger leaf and it doesn't turn into a vine, like the one described in the previous post. But it becomes a small tree and produces very large, white flowers. I'm not sure, but I think this is the species that's used in the treatment of diabetes. It's said to produce vegetable insulin.
Monday, August 27, 2007
Pata de vaca, continued
Yet another variety of cow's foot. This one has a much larger leaf and it doesn't turn into a vine, like the one described in the previous post. But it becomes a small tree and produces very large, white flowers. I'm not sure, but I think this is the species that's used in the treatment of diabetes. It's said to produce vegetable insulin.
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2 comments:
I like diversity of plants and fruits, great blog! will drop by again. Cheers from Fruity
It must be a great place to be in! I am envious old man...I am an ecologist from India..would love to meet you when (and if) in Brazil
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