What is the most bitter green?
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Over 45,000 different plant metabolites exist, including the bitter compounds that protect plants from being eaten. The most bitter green is widely recognized as *Andrographis paniculata*, a medicinal herb so potent in flavor it is colloquially known as the "King of Bitters". While not a culinary green found in salads, its intensely bitter leaves are used in traditional medicine, far surpassing the bitterness of vegetables like kale or dandelion greens.
