ZEPINA MALABA: AVRDC
(Basella alba, Basella rubra)
Zepina malaba se yon lyann ki grenpe sou lot plant. Nan rejyon twopikal yo li perèn, men nan rejyon cho tanpere yo, li anyel. Bel fey vet fonse oubyen rouj ak tij blan li yo pare pou manje 57 jou apre plantasyon.
Smaller-leafed than Bangadesh variety and vigorous.Leaves and tender stems are eaten as salad, boiled, stewed or stir-fried, or in soups.