Jewels of Opar
Updated: Aug 6
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, and it self-seeds readily.
Working with Jewels of Opar
Like malabar spinach, it is a lush, edible green that thrives in the heat of the Texas summer. The leaves can be used as a spinach substitute.
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