Amaranthus australis

Family: Amaranthaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows each year from seed. It grows 1-3 m tall.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Acnida alabamensis Standl.; Acnida australis A.Gray; Acnida cannabina var. australis (A.Gray) Uline & W.L.Bray; Acnida cuspidata Bertero ex Spreng.;