Drumstick Tree
(Moringa oleifera)
Drumstick tree
Drumstick Tree
Selection
Pick young tops, leaves, green or mature pods, and roots, which can all be eaten.
Storage
Keep refrigerated. Can be dried for long storage.
Preparation
- Wash well before use.
- Can be cooked as a vegetable.
- Dried pods can be eaten as a snack.
- (Bailey, 1992; Papillo)
Photo Source
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Drumstick Tree
Drumstick or horse-radish is a small tree which grows low to the ground and can withstand long dry periods. The name comes from the shape of immature tender pods that are green in color and hang down like drumsticks (Bailey, 1992).
Traditional Names
- Marshallese – moringa
- Palauan – manungai
- Yapese – kalumngay