Do you know? Some of the succulents you grow are edible!

Succulents can actually be eaten!

I saw a book that said there is an edible succulent plant in Taiwan called Echeveria. Supermarkets sell leaves of this plant piece by piece. This species grows very fast. The author took it home and propagated it into a large number. He picked it and mixed it into salad, added soy sauce, and fried it with meat slices... It made me drool...

Sold in boxes in supermarkets!

Juice for smoothies and eat raw!

Mix the salad!

Later I learned that there are other succulents that are edible! Let’s see who they are!

Wasson

The Sedum genus of the Crassulaceae family is also known as tile flower, tile tower, and dog nail. Not everyone on earth may know that the stonecrop is edible, but Chinese medicine practitioners all know it because the stonecrop is also a traditional Chinese medicine!

Children who have eaten the wasabi reported: Break it off and wash it before eating, it tastes sweet and sour, with rich flavors, it is very good.

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera belongs to the genus Aloe in the Liliaceae family. Due to its rich medicinal value, different varieties have been developed around the world. Currently the most commonly used one is Aloe vera because of its huge size, thick leaves and rich flesh. Once you open it, you'll see crystal clear flesh. Just thinking about how delicious it is makes you feel delicious!

Someone who has eaten aloe vera said: Never eat it raw. At least peel it and blanch it in boiling water before eating. Aloe vera is really a laxative. This is a bloody lesson. And aloe vera is highly allergenic, so it’s best not to apply it directly on the skin... I happen to be allergic to it, and it swells up when I touch it, and it works...

Hazy Moon

The Moonflower, a member of the genus Crassulaceae in the Crassulaceae family, is a common succulent that was introduced into China very early on. At first, everyone called it stone lotus or jewel flower. Later, all lotus-shaped succulents were called stone lotus, but few people knew about the Moonflower.

Because there are so many varieties of succulents, the S. ilex var. morifolia does not look very beautiful and is rarely seen for sale now. I spent a long time searching for one to buy it! Of course, I finally found it. It's a very small plant. It grows relatively fast compared to other varieties of succulents, but it certainly can't compare with mint, lettuce and tomatoes. This is the popular succulent vegetable in Taiwan mentioned at the beginning of the article!

An author who has eaten Longyue said: Longyue has a refreshing and sweet taste, and it feels best when mixed with salads! Stir-fried meat slices and dipped in soy sauce are also nutritious and healthy!

Cactus

The cactus genus of the Cactaceae family is one of the plants we have cultivated since childhood. Many people plant it at home because it is easy to care for and does not require much attention. Although cactus is so common, how many people know that it can also be eaten?

Like aloe vera, its inner leaf flesh is not only edible, but also very beautiful, tender and smooth! Because the cactus has too many thorns, people have even tried to eat its fruit...

As someone who has eaten cactus and its fruit, I can say that the flesh of the cactus does not taste like grass and is very delicious. Cactus fruits are sold as fruit in Mexico. Due to ample sunlight, they are unexpectedly sweet and delicious!

Pendant

The catnip of the genus Asteraceae in the family Lamiaceae looks extremely cute and fluffy, making people fall in love with it at first sight. And as its name suggests, it will emit a rich and sweet fragrance as soon as it is touched. This apple-like sweet fragrance makes people feel relaxed and happy.

Netizens who have eaten the pennywort said: When you eat pennywort raw, you don’t feel anything at first, but afterwards your mouth is full of fragrance. It tastes a bit strange when mixed with cold dishes, but it has a unique fragrance when scrambled with eggs, and the house is filled with fragrance when used to make tea.

Lithops

Lithops belongs to the genus Aizoaceae. They look like little butts, very mini, plump and cute. Lithops grow slowly, and each one is very precious to succulent growers. However, there are still some willful guys who use them to fill their teeth!

Friends who have been to Africa and eaten Lithops said: South Africans treat this thing as a fruit, and it tastes good when roasted with a little salt and butter. It is crunchy. I heard that there are also preserved Lithops for sale!

Notice!

Having said so much, do many people want to emulate Shennong? Here I would also like to remind everyone that plants have many ways to protect themselves, and producing toxins is one of them. For plants that no one has tasted, please do not try them lightly!

There are people on the Internet who try hundreds of meats, one every day. It doesn’t matter if they taste bad, but the problem is that they feel numbness in their mouths and tongues, dizziness, and stomachaches every day...

Putting everything in your mouth is really worrying! So smart children, never eat plants without understanding their toxicity!