Fig trees are deciduous, meaning that the leaves fall off the tree in the fall and winter. They are palmate, formed with lobes or leaflets that extend from the leaf's base. The number of lobes that make up the fig leaf is between three and seven. These lobes are shallow and toothed at their margins. The blades of the leaves can get up to 25 centimeters in length. They are thick, with rough upper surfaces and a soft hairiness.
Vegetables in Pods. 1  American groundnut (apios Americana): Grows on a perennial vine in eastern North America, producing edible beans and tubers. 2  The tubers are crunchy and nutritious; high in both starch and protein. 3  Soft and floury when cooked, with a mild and slightly sweet flavor.
Okra pod stir fry with onion, tomato, and green chillies. Okra pods are one of the widely used vegetables in tropical countries. Chopped, or sliced, they can be stewed or fried (fritters) under low heat oil in order to soften their mucilaginous texture. They then, can be mixed with other vegetables, rice, or meat.In the Caribbean islands, okra is cooked and enjoyed in soup, often with fish. The pods can be pickled and preserved like in other vegetables. Tender okra leaves may be cooked in a similar manner as the greens of beets or dandelions.The leaves are also be eaten raw in salads. 1  Thick stew of lamb or beef and okra (bamiya) is a popular dish in Egypt and other middle eastern regions.kra pod stir fry with onion, tomato, and green chillies. Okra pods are one of the widely used vegetables in tropical countries. Chopped, or sliced, they can be stewed or fried (fritters) under low heat oil in order to soften their mucilaginous texture. They then, can be mixed with other vegetables, rice, or meat.