Jewels of Opar
- smalltownfarm
- Jul 7, 2021
- 1 min read
Updated: Jan 11
Talinum paniculatum
Plant Family: Talinaceae
Jewels of Opar in the Garden Ecosystem
Jewels of Opar, also known as fame flower, is a low-maintenance edible plant that thrives in the heat and sun; makes an explosion of cute little pink flowers in the summertime, is a beautiful border plant in the edible landscape, it's perennial (winter dormant) and it self-seeds readily. This is a heat-loving food plant that grows happily in August (a feat for Central Texas plants!) and we welcome it in our food garden, along with purslane, lambsquarters, molokhia, and other heat-loving greens.
Working with Jewels of Opar
Like malabar spinach, jewels of opar leaves can also be used as a spinach substitute. We personally haven't worked with it a ton, but the thick leaves are mild-tasting and are tasty tossed into soups and stews. We'll update this post as we get more personal experience working with this plant.
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These statements are for educational purposes only. They have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a licensed health care professional before consuming a new plant -- especially if you are pregnant or have pre-existing medical conditions.
