Basket Vine Trichostigma octandrum , grows as a large, perennial, sprawling vine-like bush. It is called a vine because of the pliable stems that are used in making baskets. The young leaves, eaten after cooking, are an outstanding green vegetable. They are reported to be extremely nutritious. Discard the cooking water.
Some users boil the leaves a second time in fresh water to remove any traces of bitterness.
Belembe , Xanthosoma brasiliense , is one of our favorite leafy vegetables. It looks similar to a small elephant ear plant, but produces only a small corm from which it is propagated. The leaves and stems are eaten. You can serve them separately on the same plate as two different vegetables. A little vinegar added after cooking improves the flavor.