Amaranthus praetermissus
Family: Amaranthaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows each year from seeds. It can grow 1 m high. The flowers are green and in dense clusters in the axils of leaves. The fruit is a capsule with shining seeds.
Where it is found
It is a tropical and subtropical plant. It grows in regions with a seasonal dry period. In southern Africa it grows between 350-1,020 m altitude. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Botswana, Central Africa, East Africa, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa (country/location of origin), Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
The leaves are cooked and eaten. They are also eaten as a salad plant.
Edible parts
Leaves