Wuzhishan Wild Vegetables

Wuzhishan Wild Vegetables

　　Wuzhishan wild vegetables, originally known as deer tongue greens, are also called Malan greens or Revolutionary greens. They grow in the central Wuzhishan mountainous region of Hainan Province and thrive year-round. Compared to tree vegetables and winged beans, this variety does not yield less in winter and is not limited by seasons. It is easy to cultivate and manage, making it a commonly eaten dish among local farmers. Its fragrant, tender, and smooth taste has won people’s affection. During wartime, it was a staple dish for Qiongzhong soldiers, hence the name “Revolutionary greens.” As one of the pollution-free, fast-growing series of local specialty wild vegetables, it is part of Hainan’s current series of wild vegetables promoted under the themes of “natural, wild, green, and pollution-free,” and is also considered an effective remedy for clearing heat and detoxifying.