Mushabati, Lameck F.Kahaka, Gladys K.Cheikhyoussef, Ahmad2016-07-172016-07-172015Mushabati, L.F., Kahaka, G.K., & Cheikhyoussef, A. (2015). Namibian leafy vegetables: from traditional to scientific knowledge, current status and applications. In K.C. Chinsembu, A. Cheikhyoussef, & D. Mumbengegwi (Eds.), Indigenous Knowledge of Namibia (pp. 157-167). Windhoek: UNAM Press.978-99916-42-05-5http://hdl.handle.net/11070/1789For centuries, our forefathers traditionally used vegetables that grow naturally in the wild. Many enjoyed a relish prepared with traditional vegetables. Moreover, they used these vegetables to treat a number of ailments. This is our African heritage - our Namibian leafy vegetables. These vegetables fall under a broad category that has come to be termed as leafy vegetables (LVs) or African leafy vegetables (ALVs). In this chapter, all Namibia leafy vegetables will be referred to as ALVs and NLVs interchangeably.enNamibian leafy vegetablesTraditional knowledgeScientific knowledgeBook chapter