Prickly pear cactus
The Prickly Pear Cactus is a palatable as well as nutritious plant that is typically found in the dry area. Its fruit is red or purple in colour. It need very much precaution to remove spines present on the out skin of fruit. It is promoted for treating diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity and hangovers. It's also touted for its antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties.
Portulaca oleracea
This common 'weed' is native to India. Purslane can be found growing in cold climate areas as well as warm areas. It has been used in salads and as a medicinal plant for hundreds of years. Purslane is a good edible and is eaten throughout much of Europe and Asia.
Milk thistle
Milk thistle is a flowering plant that comes from the same family of plants as the daisy. It grows in Mediterranean countries and is used to make natural remedies. Although it can be used as food, milk thistle is better known as having medicinal benefits. Different parts of the milk thistle plant may be used to treat various health conditions. The most common use of milk thistle is for liver problems.
Mulberry
Succulent, refreshing, tart and sweet mulberries or shahtoot are seasonal beauties. They carry colorful berries most commonly black, white, or red. Due to their sweet flavor, impressive nutritional value, and various health benefits, mulberries are gaining popularity worldwide
Red Leaf Fig (Ficus congesta)
Ficus congesta is a smallish rainforest fig tree. The fruits of this Ficus species grow in clusters on the trunk as well as on the branches another common name for this plant is cluster fig. New leaves are reddish in color when they unfurl.
Jamun/Syzygium cumini
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