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The Neolithic founder crops (or primary domesticates) are the eight plant species that were domesticated by early Holocene (Pre-Pottery Neolithic A and Pre-Pottery Neolithic B) farming communities in the Fertile Crescent region of southwest Asia, and which formed the basis of systematic agriculture in the Middle East, North Africa, India ...
Yam (vegetable) This page was last edited on 27 February 2022, at 20:36 (UTC). Text is available under the Creative Commons ... Crops originating from Africa.
Yam is the common name for some plant species in the genus Dioscorea (family Dioscoreaceae) that form edible tubers (some other species in the genus being toxic). Yams are perennial herbaceous vines native to Africa, Asia, and the Americas and cultivated for the consumption of their starchy tubers in many temperate and tropical regions.
Central African cuisine on the other hand, tends to be simpler and relies heavily on starchy foods such as cassava and plantains, often served with sauces made with peanuts or vegetables. [3] In East Africa, particularly in countries like Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, the cuisine reflects a combination of native agricultural practices and ...
Eaten in dry regions of Africa like Chad as a vegetable. Considered as famine food in some areas [351] [352] [353] Sesamum indicum: Sesame [354] [355] Sesamum radiatum: Benniseed: Fresh leaves and young shoots are a popular leafy vegetable in Africa [356] [357] [358] Sesbania grandiflora: West Indian pea [359] [360] [361] Sesbania sesban ...
Cleome gynandra is a species of Cleome that is used as a leaf vegetable. It is known by many common names including Shona cabbage, [3] African cabbage, spiderwisp, cat's whiskers, [4] and stinkweed. [5] It is an annual wildflower native to Africa but has become widespread in many tropical and sub-tropical parts of the world. [6]
Okra (US: / ˈ oʊ k r ə /, UK: / ˈ ɒ k r ə /), Abelmoschus esculentus, known in some English-speaking countries as lady's fingers, [2] [3] is a flowering plant in the mallow family native to East Africa. [4]
Fish with vegetables cooked together, seasoned with garlic and chili pepper. [18] Matbucha: Morocco: Tomatoes and roasted bell peppers cooked together, seasoned with garlic and chili pepper. [19] The name of the dish originates from Arabic and means "cooked [salad]". It is served as an appetizer, often as part of a meze.