Amaranthus tenuifolius

Family: Amaranthaceae

What it is like

An annual plant.

There are about 60 Amaranthus species. Possibly Amaranthus blitum several different authorities. Amaranthus tenuifolius Willd. is an accepted name.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows near Chennai. It grows on the Deccan in India.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Pakistan

How it is used for food

The leaves are edible cooked. The seeds are ground into flour and cooked. CAUTION: This plant can accumulate nitrates if grown with high nitrogen inorganic fertilisers and these are poisonous.

Edible parts

Leaves, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Doggali kura, Katoo Siroo keeray

Synonyms

Mengea tenuifolia Moq.;