Spinach
Spinach - Spinacia oleracea - is a member of the Chenopodiaceae family and the Cyclolobeae tribe. The Spinacia genus comprises 3 known species. The leaves are rich in iron, iodine, carotene, folic acid and chlorophyll. In Morocco, according to the Traditional Moroccan Pharmacopoeia, it is reputed to be effective against throat and respiratory ailments.