Description

Introduction Moringa oleifera is a fast growing, drought resistant tree of the family Moringaceae, native to the Indian subcontinent. Common names include moringa and drumstick tree from the long, slender, triangular seed-pods and also ben oil tree or benzolive tree.It is widely cultivated for its young seed pods and leaves, used as vegetables and for traditional herbal medicine. It is also used for water purification. Although listed as an invasive species in several countries, Moringa oleifera should be regarded at present as a" widely cultivated species with low invasive potential".Drumsticks as culinary vegetable:The young, slender fruits, commonly known as "drumsticks",