Avian goosefoot
Chenopodium hircinum

Family: Amaranthaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 30 cm to 2 m tall.

It is the wild ancestor of quinoa.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Hawaii, Pacific, Paraguay, South America, Uruguay

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Chenopodium bonariense Ten.; and others