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At the beginning of the year we took a tour of 6 incredible plants you might not have heard of. Diets worldwide – from forest roots and leaves such as the moringa in Africa and parts of Asia to cardoon, the close relative of the artichoke in Europe – are varied, suited to local environment and can counter malnutrition and disease.
Cactus Pear, Common Buckwheat, Yam Bean, Breadfruit, Oca, Cardoon