Moringa (Moringa oleifera)

Moringa oleifera wird oft auch als „Wunderbaum“ oder „Baum des Lebens“ bezeichnet. Diese Namensgebung weist auf die besondere Wertschätzung hin, die der Pflanze entgegengebracht wird – und macht deutlich, warum es sich lohnt, sie genauer zu betrachten.

Publication History

Article published online:
08 December 2025

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