Waribe Kenaf Leaves (Produce of Uganda)
eaten in India as “Gongura”, the edible leaves of the “Whitten” strand have up to 34% Protein. It is a fast growing plant (faster than weeds), requires little water and can sequester 8x more carbon than evergreen trees
Where kenaf is grown in home gardens for fiber, the more tender upper leaves and shoots are sometimes eaten either raw or cooked.
