Ugu leaves are the dark green, nutrient-dense leaves of the fluted pumpkin plant. Indigenous to West Africa, they are a staple ingredient in popular soups like ofe egusi (melon soup), afang, and efo riro. They are highly valued for their slightly bitter, earthy taste and are packed with vitamins, iron, and antioxidants.

Bitter leaf is a highly valued, leafy green native to tropical Africa. Known for its bitter taste, it is staple vegetable in West and Central African cuisines. The leaves are used to make the Nigerian ofe onugbu and the Cameroonian ndolé.

Uziza leaves are a highly aromatic, West African herb valued for their distinct, peppery flavour and earthy aroma. They serve as a staple vegetable in traditional Nigerian dishes like pepper soups, nsala, and egusi soup.

Pondu, also known as cassava leaves or saka-saka, are a dietary staple in Central Africa, particularly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It is used to make pondu stew and is celebrated for its deep, earthy flavour and dense nutrient profile.

Water leaf is a highly nutritious, leafy green vegetable native to West Africa. Known for its succulent leaves, high moisture content, and mild, slightly tangy flavour, it is a staple ingredient in traditional African soups and stews like edikang ikong, afang, and eru.