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Here is a Commentary on Bountiful Trees and Vegetables God (YHWH) has provided for mankind, specifically the Cornelian Cherry is a member of the Cornus (Dogwood) family which produces an edible fruit with acidic flavors similar to the cranberry and sour cherry. The fruit is a red drupe, which is mainly used in jams but can be eaten dried. The habit of the plant is a medium to large shrub or small tree. The Cornelian Cherry is also known as Cornus mas or European Cornel.
In Genesis 1:11-13, "And God said, Let the earth put forth grass, herbs yielding seed, and fruit-trees bearing fruit after their kind, wherein is the seed thereof, upon the earth: and it was so. 12 And the earth brought forth grass, herbs yielding seed after their kind, and trees bearing fruit, wherein is the seed thereof, after their kind: and God saw that it was good. 13 And there was evening and there was morning, a third day. (American Standard Version, ASV)[for more details, go to www.jw.org].
The Cornelian Cherry Dogwood is native to central and southern Europe, and to Asia. It probably was introduced into this country before 1800. Several varieties have been developed since its introduction. This tree grows well in a variety of soils and is tolerant of soil conditions. In the Midwestern United States it reportedly is the longest-lived kind of dogwood tree. Some people grow this dogwood as a hedge, in which case it produces a dense, almost impenetrable thicket of branches. It also can be grown as a large shrub. The Cornelian Cherry Dogwood is relatively free from insect pests and diseases. Some birds feed on the fruit of this tree. [source - retrieved from on 12/10/2012] . Unlike most other dogwood trees, the Cornelian Cherry, produces edible fruit with a rather pleasing taste and grow quite well in most areas other than the extreme south and/or north .in North America, i.e., U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zones 3 to 8.
Cornelian Cherry like a sunny location with good soil drainage. Water regularly and deeply for the first year, especially during dry periods. Fertilize with an all purpose fertilizer before the plant comes out of dormancy in the spring. Adding mulch annually reduces weeds and preserves moisture. Prune annually to remove old and dead wood and to encourage new growth. Fruit is usually borne on new growth. Most Cornelian Cherry varieties have clusters of small yellow flowers before the leaves open,
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Here is a Commentary on Bountiful Trees and Vegetables God (YHWH) has provided for mankind, specifically the Cotopriz – Yellow Genip, this tree is Talisia is a genus of 52 species of flowering plants in the soapberry family, Sapindaceae, native to tropical regions of the Americas. The genus is closely related to Melicoccus, with some species sometimes included in that genus.
The species are evergreen trees and shrubs growing to 20 m tall, with pinnate leaves. The flowers are individually inconspicuous, produced in panicles. The fruit is an oval drupe 2-4 cm long containing one or two seeds surrounded by a translucent crisp, juicy layer of fruit pulp and a thin orange or brown skin; in several species the fruit pulp is edible. [source - retrieved from on 1/04/2013]
CAUTION: Never eat any member of the Talisia species before determining if it is a variety that is edible. Little information is available on the toxicity of various members of this family.
In Genesis 1:11-13, "And God said, Let the earth put forth grass, herbs yielding seed, and fruit-trees bearing fruit after their kind, wherein is the seed thereof, upon the earth: and it was so. 12 And the earth brought forth grass, herbs yielding seed after their kind, and trees bearing fruit, wherein is the seed thereof, after their kind: and God saw that it was good. 13 And there was evening and there was morning, a third day. (American Standard Version, ASV)[for more details, go to www.jw.org].
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Here is a Commentary on Bountiful Trees and Vegetables God (YHWH) has provided for mankind, specifically the cotopriz, Talisia oliviformis. Common Name: Canip. This is a fruit tree that can grow up to 20 feet high. Native to Belize, Central America and northern South America. This fruit is an extremely popular fruit that is eagerly consumed by children and commonly sold in markets. Easy to grow from seed; the seeds will germinate in 30 to 60 days and the plants will bloom and produce fruit in three to four years.
It is rather dangerous for small children to eat due to the danger of the large seed slipping down the throat while eating the good tasting pulp around it and chocking the child..
In Genesis 1:11-13, "And God said, Let the earth put forth grass, herbs yielding seed, and fruit-trees bearing fruit after their kind, wherein is the seed thereof, upon the earth: and it was so. 12 And the earth brought forth grass, herbs yielding seed after their kind, and trees bearing fruit, wherein is the seed thereof, after their kind: and God saw that it was good. 13 And there was evening and there was morning, a third day. (American Standard Version, ASV)[for more details, go to www.jw.org].
It grows in most soils, but prefers a slightly acid PH.
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Here is a Commentary on Bountiful Trees and Vegetables God (YHWH) has provided for mankind, specifically the Anonodium mannii (Junglesop) is a fast growing tropical African tree, that grows to 8-30m high, with a girth of up to 2m.[1] It has 20–40 cm long leaves and large flowers which produce edible fruits generally around 4–6 kg, but which can be up to around 15 kg. Fruit flavor is rich but variable and is sometimes described as an acquired taste, though the fruits are generally in high demand in Africa, with large fruits commanding high prices. The fruit is a favorite with local people (who refer to it as "bobo"[2]) and primates, especially bonobos.
Fruit
After approximately 10 years, junglesops begin to produce fruit seasonally. Normally around 5 kg, some are up to 15 kg, making the junglesop not only the largest of the Annonaceae but one of the largest fruits in the world, though not as large as the jackfruit or Telfairia pedata. Inside the tough, leathery brown skin patterned with raised diamond-shapes is a soft yellow-orange pulp with a somewhat peachy but unique flavor ranging from sweet to sour depending upon the genetic qualities of the tree concerned and upon its ripeness when harvested.[3] Some fruits do not taste good, but its rich flavor appeals to most palates and it is rich in Vitamin A.
Cultivation
Recommended cultivation distance is 8 meters square, and planting several trees together is recommended to ensure good pollination. Trees reportedly prefer a rich, acidic and moist but well drained soil.[4] As an understory tree, it is shade tolerant, but susceptible to wind damage. Attempts at cultivation have also been hampered by insect attack[1] and fungal diseases.[3]
Where it occurs naturally, the tree is not generally cultivated, possibly due to the availability of the fruit from wild trees, possibly due to the fact that although fast growing, trees take so long to bear fruit.
Distribution
The natural range of the junglesop is jungles of central Africa, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic, Angola, Zambia, Ghana, Nigeria, Gabon and Cameroon. As well as in lowland rainforests, it grows on fringing forest and adjacent savanna especially next to rivers, provided the soil is well drained.[4]
It has also been planted in Hawaii, Malaysia and Australia, but has not yet set fruit.[5] A single tree is known to be growing in the continental US, in the Miami garden of pomologistBill Whitman, though it too has never fruited.[6]
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* Species listing on Tropicos.org
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Here is a Commentary on Bountiful Trees and Vegetables God (YHWH) has provided for mankind, specifically the capsicum rhomboideum, a.k.a. Capsicum ciliatum, Witheringia ciliatum
A very exotic and rare wild pepper bearing tiny, pea size red fruits without heat. This species is noteworthy as one of the remaining primitive wild peppers, an almost living fossil and part of a group of possible forebearers of the more common domesticated species.
Description
A small shrub that can grow as high as six feet though usually remains much smaller. Growth is more or less upright, somewhat compact. Compared with the common Capsicum's, this species barely looks like a pepper. Leaves are rounded, hairy and unlike common peppers in appearance. Flowers are bright yellow, with a general bell shape, but a distinctive Capsicum-like arrangement of stamens and pistils. The tiny berry fruits may follow flowering and ripen to red. Fruits are attached to a prominent five pronged calyx. The seeds are dark brown-black. C. rhomboideum is also of note for having 13 chromosome pairs (2n=26)---a trait shared with several extremely rare, primitive wild peppers. All domesticated and virtually all common wild peppers contain just 12 chromosome pairs (2n=24).
Hardiness Unknown.
Growing Environment
Of the very rare wild Capsicum's, this species is one of the easiest to grow. It does well in a range of conditions, though it should be watered fairly regularly during growing months. Grows well in filtered and full sun. Thrives in humid conditions, but test plantings have done fine in drier air as well.
Propagation
By seeds. The seeds can be difficult to sprout but using normal pepper germinating procedures generally shows good results.
Uses
The fruits are said to be edible with no heat and a very subtle sweetness. Rarely cultivated but in demand both as a curiosity and an ornamental amongst collectors.
Native Range
Native from Southern Mexico through Venezuela and Northern Peru. [SOURCE - RETRIEVED FROM ON 12/15/2013]
In Genesis 1:11-13, "And God said, Let the earth put forth grass, herbs yielding seed, and fruit-trees bearing fruit after their kind, wherein is the seed thereof, upon the earth: and it was so. 12 And the earth brought forth grass, herbs yielding seed after their kind, and trees bearing fruit, wherein is the seed thereof, after their kind: and God saw that it was good. 13 And there was evening and there was morning, a third day. (American Standard Version, ASV)[for more details, go to www.jw.org].
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Here is a Commentary on Bountiful Trees and Vegetables God (YHWH) has provided for mankind, specifically the The Peruvian Apple Cactus, Cereus repandus, is a large, erect, thorny columnar cactus found in South America as well as the nearbyABC Islands of the Dutch Caribbean. It is also known as Giant Club Cactus, Hedge Cactus, cadushi, (in Wayuunaiki[1]) and kayush.
With an often tree-like appearance, the Peruvian Apple Cactus' cylindrical gray-green to blue stems can reach 10 metres (33 ft) in height and 10–20 cm in diameter. The nocturnal flowers remain open for only one night. The fruits, known locally as "pitaya" or Peruvian Apple, are thornless and vary in skin colour from violet-red to yellow. The edible flesh is white and contains small, edible, crunchy seeds. The flesh sweetens as the fruit opens out fully.
Cereus repandus is an unresearched, under-utilized cactus, grown mostly as an ornamental plant. As noted above, it has some local culinary importance. The Wayuu from the La Guajira Peninsula of Colombia and Venezuela also use the inner cane-like wood of the plant in wattle and daub construction.[1] [FOOTNOTE - ^ Jump up to:a b Villalobos et al. (2007)] [SOURCE - RETRIEVED FROM ON 12/15/2013]
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Here is a Commentary on Bountiful Trees and Vegetables God (YHWH) has provided for mankind, specifically the kola tree and the kola nut is the fruit of the kola tree, a genus (Cola) of trees native to the tropical rainforests of Africa. The caffeine-containing fruit of the tree is sometimes used as a flavoring ingredient in beverages, and is the origin of the term "cola".
General description
Cola acuminata
Kola nut is a caffeine-containing nut of evergreen trees of the genus Cola, primarily the species Cola acuminata and Cola nitida.[1] Cola acuminata is an evergreen tree of about 20 meters in height, and has long, ovoid leaves pointed at both the ends with a leathery texture. The trees have yellow flowers with purple spots, and star-shaped fruit. Inside the fruit, about a dozen round or square seeds can be found in a white seed shell. The nut’s aroma is sweet and rose-like. The first taste is bitter, but sweetens upon chewing. The nut can be boiled to extract the cola. This tree reaches 25 meters in height and is propagated through seeds. C. nitida and C. acuminata can easily be interchanged with other Cola species.
Uses
The kola nut has a bitter flavor and contains caffeine. It is chewed in many West African cultures, individually or in a group setting. It is often used ceremonially, presented to chiefs or presented to guests.[2] It is preferred among African Muslims, who are forbidden to drink alcohol. Chewing kola nut can ease hunger pangs. Kola nuts are often used to treat whooping cough and asthma. The caffeine present acts as a bronchodilator, expanding the bronchial air passages. Frequent chewing of the kola nut can also lead to stained teeth. Among the urban youth of West Africa, kola nut is becoming less popular.
Kola nuts are perhaps best known to Western culture as a flavouring ingredient and one of the sources of caffeine in cola and other similarly flavoured beverages, although the use of kola (or kola flavoring) in commercial cola drinks has become uncommon.
History
The use of the kola nut, like the coffee berry and tea leaf, appears to have ancient origins. It is chewed in many West African cultures, individually or in a social setting, to restore vitality and ease hunger pangs. Kola nuts are an important part of the traditional spiritual practice of culture and religion in West Africa, particularly Nigeria.[3] Kola nuts are used as a religious object and sacred offering during prayers, ancestor veneration, and significant life events, such as naming ceremonies, weddings, and funerals. They are also used in a traditional divination system called Obi divination. For this use, only kola nuts divided into four lobes are suitable. They are cast upon a special wooden board and the resulting patterns are read by a trained diviner.[4] This ancient practice is currently enjoying increased growth within the United States and Caribbean.
In the 1800s, a pharmacist in Georgia, John Pemberton, took extracts of kola and coca and mixed them with sugar, other ingredients, and carbonated water to invent the first colasoft drink. His accountant tasted it and called it "Coca-Cola". Cocaine (not the other extracts from the Peruvian coca leaf) was prohibited from soft drinks in the U.S. after 1904, and Coca-Cola no longer uses kola nor cocaine in its original recipe.[5]
Worldwide kola nut yield
Originally a tree of tropical rainforest, it needs a hot humid climate, but can withstand a dry season on sites with a high ground water level. It may be cultivated in drier areas where ground water is available. C. nitida is a shade bearer, but develops a better spreading crown which yields more fruits in open places. Though it is a lowland forest tree, it has been found at altitudes over 300 m on deep, rich soils under heavy and evenly distributed rainfall.
Regular weeding is a must and can either be done manually or by using herbicides. Some irrigation can be provided to the plants, but it is important to remove the water through an effective drainage system, as excess water may prove to be detrimental for the growth of the plant. When not grown in adequate shade, the kola nut plant responds well to fertilizers. Usually, the plants need to be provided with windbreaks to protect them from strong gales.
Kola nuts can be harvested mechanically or by hand, by plucking them at the tree branch. When kept in a cool, dry place, kola nuts can be stored for a long time.
Pests and diseases
The nuts are subject to attack by the kola weevil Balanogastris cola. The larvae of the moth Characoma strictigrapta that also attacks cacao bore into the nuts. Traders sometimes apply an extract of the bark of Rauvolfia vomitoria or the pulverised fruits of Xylopia and Capsicum to counteract the attack on nursery plants. The cacao pests Sahlbergella spp. have been found also on C. nitida as an alternative host plant. While seeds are liable to worm attack, the wood is subject to borer attack.
Chemical composition
* caffeine (2–3.5%)
* theobromine (1.0–2.5%)
* theophylline
* phenolics
* phlobaphens (kola red)
* epicatechin
* D-catechin
* tannic acid
* sugar
* cellulose
* water
References
* Jarvis, Gail (May 21, 2002). The Rise and Fall of Cocaine Cola. Retrieved on 2006-08-19.
* Kim, Katherine, (2001). Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
* Mariama Bâ, "So Long a Letter"
Footnotes
1. Jump up^ Burdock, George A.; Carabin, Ioana G.; Crincoli, Christine M. (August 2009). "Food and Chemical Toxicology". Safety assessment of kola nut extract as a food ingredient (Elsevier) 47(8): 1725–1732. doi:10.1016/j.fct.2009.04.019.
2. Jump up^ Igbo insight guide to Enugu and Igboland's Culture and Language, igboguide.org Kola Nut
3. Jump up^ FAMA Aina Adewale-Somadhi, Chief: (2004), "Practitioner's Handbook for the IFA Professional", Ile Orunmila Communications, p. 1
4. Jump up^ Epega, Afolabi A.: (2003), "Obi Divination", Athelia Henrietta Press, pgs 1-2
5. Jump up^ Catherine Meyers (6 May 2011). "How Natural Is Your Cola?". Science NOW. Retrieved 2011-05-08. [source - retrieved from on 12/15/2013]
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The Couepia longipendula (egg nut) is interesting because of its excellent flavor. This large tree is common in the forest around Manaus but although widely eaten in the rural areas, it never reaches the local market so is little known. The shell is hard and thick requiring an ax to break it. Nuts with thinner shells are said to exist in the forest. Trees are rather slow growing so grafting onto the more vigorous rootstock of C. subcordata is being considered (FAO 1986). The kernels are rich in oil which appears to have some unusual polyunsaturated fatty acids. (source - retrieved from on 3/29/2013)
The tropical rainforest tree Couepia longipendula is known by the common names egg nut, castanha de galinha, and pendula nut. It is found in the Amazon.
Its nuts are used as a food source in rural South America, especially in Brazil. The nuts are useful for their oil. (source - retrieved from on 3/29/2013)
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Over 5000 t of sorva latex are exported from this plant each year as a substitute for chicle gum. Much of it is obtained by destructive tapping of wild trees. Because these are being decimated quickly, Achras sapota trees are slow growing and increasingly rare and industrial substitutes are contaminated with heavy metals, there is considerable interest in establishing plantations of C. utilis. A few experimental trees have grown very fast on poor soil but tapping yields have not been obtained yet. The tree is also very decorative and the good flavored fruit are sold in local markets. The fruit might become a useful subproduct of latex plantations, however, they are too soft and not thought to be interesting enough to consider more seriously in their own right (FAO 1986). (source - retrieved from on 3/29/2013)
Small, round fruit, looking somewhat like a guava, with an edible sweet pulp. The versatile tree is also a source of latex, used for a variety of industrial purposes.
Description: sized tree from 15-50+ feet tall.
Propagation: By seeds.
Uses: Fruit is eaten fresh. Tree latex is eaten to treat diarrhea, worms and parasites and is used to flavor drinks (sorva). The latex is also used in making chewing gum, glue, varnish, caulk, and other industrial products. (source - retrieved from on 3/29/2013)
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Here is a Commentary on Bountiful Trees and Vegetables God (YHWH) has provided for mankind, specifically the Cucumis callosus, Kachra, Citrullus Colocynthis (L.) Schrad.(syn. Colocynthis vulgaris, Schrad.) India (Rajasthan): the seeds of this plant are gathered, washed with salt water many times to remove the bitter principles (mostly contained in the attached pulp), or are buried with common salt in small dugouts in the sand, kept covered there for a few weeks, washed, dried, ground into flour and made into Sogra, a rather hard-baked bread. The seeds may also be mixed with Bajra flour for bread. and are reported to provide better taste and lustre to chappatis; (Rajasthan, western): seeds eaten raw, fried and roasted. The dried pulp is listed in the British pharmacopoeia as a powerful hydragogue cathartic. Indigenous methods, however, have been developed to remove the bitter or poisonous principles, since some of the pulp which contains these elements remains attached to the seeds. Chemical composition (Turkish sample): the seeds, which represented 75.5% of the entire peeled fruit, contained traces of an alkaloidal principal, a small amount of an enzyme, and 12.72% of fatty oil containing, in turn, a small amount of phytosterol. The resin is non-glucosidic but portions extracted by ether and chloroform possessed purgative properties. Soil types favored by plant (Rajasthan, western): sandy; sand dunes and open plains. Vernacular names - Rajasthan, Jaisalmer district, : Toos,Tumba, Tastumba. Rajasthan (western):Tumba. Ref. BHANDARI; GUPTA & KANODIA, POWER & MOORE., SAXENA; SHANKARNARAYAN & SAXENA. Nigeria (Kano State, northern): fruit eaten. Requires long boiling to remove bitter principle. Vernacular name - Hausa: Kwariowa. Ref. MORTIMORE.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Mansf. India (Rajasthan): the seeds of this watermelon, which grows on the dry sand of the desert, are dried and pounded into a flour which is then mixed with the flour of Bajra (millet) to improve its quality and quantity and to provide better taste and lustre to chapattis prepared from it. It is also used to prepare sogra, a rather hard-baked bread. The small, flat seeds, when dried, are said to taste like almonds. The seeds are also roasted and eaten raw; (Rajasthan, western): red, ripe fruit eaten; green fruit used as vegetable; seeds eaten raw and fried Cotyledons removed and eaten raw or mixed with sugar for confection. Pulp used [as base] for cooling drink. Oil is extracted from seeds. Soil types favored by plant: sandy; sand dunes. Vernacular names - Rajasthan, Jaisalmer district: Matira/Matera. This species has a wild form which is very bitter and probably poisonous. Ref. BHANDARI; GUPTA & KANODIA, SAXENA; SHANKARNARAYAN & SAXENA, WEBB.
Citrullus vulgaris, Schrad. Chad (central) : fruit eaten. Vernacular name - Arabic: Bittekh. Ref. CRÉAC'H.
Coccinea cordifolia, Cognx. Chad (central): fruit eaten. Vernacular name - Arabic: Marr 'had. Ref. CRÉAC'H.
Coccinea grandis (L.) Voigt. India (Rajasthan, western ): red ripe fruit eaten raw; green fruit eaten as vegetable in curry. Vernacular names: Golenda, Kanduri, Tandli. Ref. GUPTA & KANODIA, SAXENA.
Coccinea Indica, Wight. & Arn. India (Madras Presidency): ripe fruit eaten. Vernacular names - Tamil: Covay kai. Telugu: Donda, Bimbika. Ref. SHORTT.
Coccinea trilobata, (Cogn.). Tanzania (central): leaves boiled and eaten. Vernacular name - Sandawe: Koba. Ref. NEWMAN.
Cucumis callosus (Rottle.) Cong. India (Western Rajasthan): ripe fruit eaten raw and used in curries; green fruit used as vegetable; dried fruit rind and seeds used in curries. Soil types favored by plant: sandy plains, sand dunes. Vernacular names - Kachra, Kachri, Bislambhi. Ref. GUPTA & KANODIA, SHANKARNARAYAN & SAXENA.
Cucumis melo, Blanco; L. var. agrestis, Naud. Chad (central): fruit eaten. Vernacular name - Arabic: Fagus an nas ('People's melon'). Ref. CRÉAC'H,
Cucumis momordica, Roxb. India (Madras Presidency): fruit eaten. Vernacular names - Tamil: Kaat velleri, Pythum kai. Telugu: Pedda doskay. Ref. SHORTT.
Cucumis prophetarum, L. Chad (central): fruit eaten. Vernacular name: Fagus al kulab ('Dog's melon'). Ref. CRÉAC'H.
Cucumis trigonus, Roxb. India (Bombay Presidency): fruit eaten. Vernacular name - Panch Mahals distrct, Bombay Presidency: Kachia. Australia (North Queensland): fruit eaten raw. Ref. GAMMIE, IRVINE.
Lagenaria vulgaris, Ser. New Zealand: the Maori ate the young fruit in summer after baking it in earth ovens. Elsewhere (in Oceania ?), it may have been eaten only in times of famine. Ref. DODGE.
Luffa cylindrica (L.) M. Roem. (syn. Luffa aegypticaca, Mil.) Nigeria (northern): young fruits cooked and eaten by the Hausa. French Guinea: eaten like squash in soups and stews. China: fruit peeled and boiled. Chemical composition (Chinese sample): Protein = 1.4%. Fat = 0.15%. Carbohydrate = 4.28%. Ash = 0.48%. Moderate quantities of Vitamins A, B1 and B2. Moderate amounts of Vitamin C. Seed oil (Zambian sample): oil = 16%. Component esters (wt%): 16:0 = 16%. 18:0 = 13%. 18:1 = 14%. 18:2 = 3%. Vernacular names: Louffah, Vegetable Sponge, Bitter Apple, Wild Cucumber. Ref. GUNSTONE et al, IRVINE, READ, UPHOF.
Melotheria japonica, Maxim. ex Cogn. in DC. China: fresh fruit eaten raw. Vernacular name: Small Wild Gourd. Ref. READ.
Momordica balsamina, L. India (Rajasthan, western ): green fruit used as vegetable. Vernacular name: Bankarela. Ref. SAXENA.
Momordica Charantia, L. China: fruit eaten. India (Deccan): leaves eaten. Chad (central ): leaves eaten. Chemical composition (Chinese sample): Protein = 0.91%. Fat = 0.23%. Carbohydrate = 3.29%. Ash = 0.56%. Reported rich in Vitamins B1, B2, and C, with some Vitamin A present. Vernacular names - English: Balsam Pear, Bitter Gourd. Chad (central) - Arabic: Il iero. Ref. CRÉAC'H, READ, WATT.
Momordica dioica, Roxb. India (Bombay Presidency): fruit eaten; (Western Rajasthan): ripe fruit eaten; unripe, green fruit eaten as vegetable in curry. Soil type favored by plant: sandy. Vernacular names - Bombay Presidency, Panch Mahals district,: Kankodan, Kantola. Rajasthan (western): Kankera, Bara -karela, Kankoda. RajasthanRef. GAMMIE; GUPTA & KANODIA, SAXENA.
Rhynocarpa foetida, Schrad.; C.B. Clark in Hook. f. India: fruit and leaves eaten. Ref. GAMMIE, WATT.
Trichosanthus cucumerina, Buch.-Ham, ex Wall.; Miq.; Thunb.; Wall. (syn. [?] Trichosanthus pubera, Blume.) [Shortt gives Trichianthis cucumera. The supposition is made this is a misspelling of the genus and species here entered]. India (place not specified): fruit eaten; (Madras Presidency): fruit curried. Vernacular names - Tamil: Pepoodel. Telugu: Chayud pottah. Ref. SHORTT, WATT.
Trichonsanthus japonica, Regel. China: the root, rich in starch, is peeled, cut into slices, soaked in repeated changes of water for five days until they disintegrate, and then mashed to a pulp which is made into steamed cakes. The pulp of the fruit is also eaten (source - retrieved from on 3/29/2013)
Most of the plants in this family should be regarded as famine foods only, and NOT for everyday use. Many are poisonous unless specially treated.
In Genesis 1:11-13, "And God said, Let the earth put forth grass, herbs yielding seed, and fruit-trees bearing fruit after their kind, wherein is the seed thereof, upon the earth: and it was so. 12 And the earth brought forth grass, herbs yielding seed after their kind, and trees bearing fruit, wherein is the seed thereof, after their kind: and God saw that it was good. 13 And there was evening and there was morning, a third day. (American Standard Version, ASV)[for more details, go to www.jw.org].
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