Moringa (Moringa peregrina)

Family: Moringaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Moringa peregrina is a deciduous Tree growing to 8 m (26ft) by 6 m (19ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The flowers are pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

An oil, known as 'ben oil', is obtained from the seed. The oil is used for cooking. The seed contains about 50% oil. It is similar to the oil extracted from the seed of Moringa oleifera. — An oil, known as 'ben oil', is obtained from the seed.; The oil is used for cooking.; The seed contains about 50% oil.; It is similar to the oil extracted from the seed of Moringa oleifera.

Habitat & North American Range

Rocky slopes of wadis and gullies; Acacia- Commiphora woodland, sometimes on nearly bare rock with a strongly reduced root system, at elevations up to 850 metres. (Zone 10)