Jackfruit
The Plants We Eat
by UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens
2y ago
I know, it doesn’t sound tasty at all, but if you’re a vegetarian looking for BBQ then this big guy is about as good as it gets ..read more
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Tamarind
The Plants We Eat
by UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens
2y ago
It’s great to be back! Let’s start with a sticky little (okay, big) legume with a big flavor profile ..read more
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Silkworm Pupae
The Plants We Eat
by UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens
2y ago
Cows provide us with leather and meat, but use a lot of grass, grain, and water. Silkworms provide us with silk and silkworm pupae, and all it costs are a few mulberry leaves ..read more
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Black Soldier Fly
The Plants We Eat
by UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens
2y ago
No meal is complete without maggots ..read more
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Mealworms
The Plants We Eat
by UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens
2y ago
Beetles…not just for breakfast anymore ..read more
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Crickets
The Plants We Eat
by UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens
2y ago
The first in a short series that we’re calling The Bugs We Eat. Sure it seems gross, but they’re actually pretty good ..read more
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Marsh Mallow
The Plants We Eat
by UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens
2y ago
Yes, Marsh Mallows are a real thing — and no, those fluffy white clouds you are placing into your hot cocoa are not real marshmallows ..read more
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Durian
The Plants We Eat
by UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens
2y ago
How did it take us so long to get to The King of Fruits ..read more
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Holly
The Plants We Eat
by UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens
2y ago
Don’t eat the berries! But the leaves….well, as long they’re from the proper holly they’re not bad at all ..read more
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Prickly Pear
The Plants We Eat
by UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens
2y ago
A delicious snack once you get past the sharp bits ..read more
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