Common name Scientific name Local name (Ghanaian)
Dandelion/Wild lettuce Launaeataraxacifolia Twi/Akan: Mmrobo, Dadeduru, Nnenoa
Ga: Agloke, Fie, Dan
Krobo/GaAdangbe: Kusii, Kusa
Ewe: Bebletama, Anloto, Anoto
Water leaf Talinumtriangulare Twi/Akan: Busummuruadwere, Nkokodwe
Efan, Borkorborkor, Kotubetsew
Ga: Shee, Bleefoshee Krobo/GaAdangbe: Ablotsipui, Ngmloongmloo
Ewe: Yevugboma, Senuma, Dentefla
Bush okra, Jute mallow Corchorusalitorius L. Twi/Akan: Ofaro
Ga: Ayoyo
Krobo/GaAdangbe: Ayoyo
Ewe: Sigli, Ademe, Ademademe
***Kasem: Ayoyo
African spinach, Amanranthus Amaranthuscruentus L. Twi/Akan: Srahansoe, Nantwibin, Nantwinkasee,
Asantewa, Asibe
Ga: Awsaumei, Dan, Anago mio
Krobo/Ga Adangbe: Aleefu
Ewe: Matonui, Moxeti, Senutsoe, Fotete, Awusagbe
***Kasem: Aleefu
Table 12: The most common indigenous green leafy vegetables eaten by participants.