Amaranthus diacanthus
Family: Amaranthaceae
What it is like
An annual herb.
There are about 60 Amaranthus species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The leaves and seeds are cooked and eaten. CAUTION: This plant can accumulate nitrates if grown with high nitrogen inorganic fertilisers and these are poisonous.
Edible parts
Seeds, leaves
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed if the soil is warm. Seeds are small and grow easily. Cuttings of growing plants root easily.