Tag: Cleome gynandra

Did you know that the indigenous Saget vegetable, also known as African spider plant (*Cleome gynandra*), is packed with more iron than many other leafy greens? Uncover the myriad of health benefits of Saget vegetables, a nutritional powerhouse revered in many African cultures.

The term "spider plant" can confusingly refer to at least two different species: the common, ornamental houseplant (*Chlorophytum comosum*) and the edible, leafy vegetable (*Cleome gynandra*). Understanding what part of the spider plant is edible requires proper identification, as only one is a food source.

The term 'spider plant' can refer to two very different plants, which is why many people wonder: Are spider plant flowers edible? While the decorative houseplant *Chlorophytum comosum* is non-toxic, its flowers are not a food source, whereas the flowers of the African vegetable *Cleome gynandra* are both safe and nutritious.