诸葛菜〔Orychophragmus violaceus (L.)O.E.Schulz〕的营养成分中, 具有较高含量的维生素 C, β-胡萝卜素以及 Fe, Z n 等微量元素, 氨基酸的种类达 19 种, 其中 7 种为必需氨基酸。 诸葛菜种子发芽率高, 营养生长期长达 7 个月。 文中讨论了诸葛菜的生物学特性、生态适应性及食用处理方法, 认为诸葛菜是一种很有开发利用前景的野生蔬菜。
 

Orychophragm us violaceus (L .)O .E .Schulz possesses high contents in vitamin C , β-carotene, trace elements such as Fe , Zn and 19 kinds of amino acids including 7essential amino acids .It also owns a high rate of seed germination and a long period of vegetative growth up to 7 months . Further more , its biological properties , ecological adaptability and preparatory methods for cooking are discussed .O .violaceus is regarded as a prospective wild vegetable worthy of exploration and utilization .