Malabar spinach

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Malabar spinach is a fast-growing, heat-tolerant leafy vine cultivated as a spinach-like vegetable in tropical and subtropical regions.

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Malabar spinach canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf climbing vine
leafy vegetable
plant species
climatePreference warm season
commonNameOf Basella
surface form: Basella alba
culinaryUse curries
salads
soups
steamed greens
stir-fries
cultivatedIn subtropical regions
tropical regions
family Basellaceae
flowerColor pink
white
frostSensitivity frost-tender
fruitColor purple-black
fruitType berry
genus Basella
growthForm twining vine
growthHabit grown as annual in temperate climates
perennial in frost-free climates
growthRate fast-growing
kingdom Plantae
leafType succulent leaves
leafUse leafy green vegetable
spinach substitute
lightRequirement full sun
partial shade
nativeTo South Asia
surface form: Indian subcontinent

tropical Asia
nutrientContent rich in vitamin A
rich in vitamin C
source of calcium
source of dietary fiber
source of iron
order Caryophyllales
photosynthesisPathway C3
propagation seeds
stem cuttings
soilPreference moist soil
well-drained soil
stemCharacteristic fleshy stems
often red or green stems
taxonRank species
tolerance heat-tolerant
heavy rainfall
high humidity
usedAs home garden vegetable
market garden crop

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Basellaceae commonCropMember Malabar spinach
Basella commonName Malabar spinach