Sweet leaf

Sweet Leaf is a term that refers to a variety of plants known for their sweet-tasting leaves. The most common plants referred to as sweet leaf include Stevia rebaudiana, a South American plant used as a natural sweetener, and Symplocos paniculata, an Asian plant also known as Sapphire Berry.

Stevia rebaudiana

Stevia rebaudiana, commonly known as Stevia, is a plant species in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Brazil and Paraguay, where it has been used for centuries as a natural sweetener. The leaves of the Stevia plant contain compounds called steviol glycosides, which are up to 300 times sweeter than sugar but do not contribute calories to the diet. Stevia is used worldwide as a sugar substitute in foods and beverages.

Symplocos paniculata

Symplocos paniculata, also known as Sapphire Berry or sweetleaf, is a plant species in the Symplocaceae family. It is native to East Asia and is known for its sweet-tasting leaves. The leaves of Symplocos paniculata are used in traditional Asian medicine and are also used as a sweetener in some Asian cuisines.

Other plants

Other plants also referred to as sweet leaf include Salvia elegans, also known as pineapple sage, and Melissa officinalis, also known as lemon balm. These plants are used in various cuisines for their sweet-tasting leaves.

See also

• List of culinary herbs and spices
• List of plants used in herbalism