Aztec broccoli

English

Noun

Aztec broccoli (uncountable)

1. Synonym of huauzontle.
   • 2016, Lucy Neal, Playing for Time‎, London: Oberon Books, →ISBN:

     I heard bitterns boom across the marshes and listened to blackbirds sing; I watched Aztec broccoli sprout and the sun rise over the sea.

   • 2020, Beth Marshall, Grow Yourself Healthy, London: Frances Lincoln, →ISBN, page 131:

     Aztec broccoli is closely related to Mexican tree spinach. It's a good source of polyphenols, such as flavonoids, tannins and saponin.

   • 2022, Huw Richards, The Vegetable Grower's Handbook‎, New York: DK Publishing, →ISBN:

     Oca (right), the first unusual vegetable I grew, soon became a staple. Although Aztec broccoli (left) grew well, the flavor wasn't standout.