Berlandier’s lamb’s quarters
Chenopodium berlandieri

Family: Amaranthaceae

What it is like

A herb. It is upright and can be 3 m tall. The leaves have teeth along the edge and the lower leaves have lobed. The seeds have a honey comb pitted surface. There are some named cultivated varieties.

There are about 100-150-250 Chenopodium species. They are mostly in temperate regions. Also put in the family Chenopodiaceae.

Where it is found

It is a temperate and subtropicalplant. Temperatures need to be above 10°C. It needs full sunlight and good soil.

Countries/locations it is found in

Alaska, Canada, Central America, Mexico, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten. They are fried in butter with onion. Young leaves can be used in salads. The seed heads are eaten. The seeds are used for meal for bread or porridge.

It is sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Leaves, seeds

How it is grown

It is grown from seed. Seedlings can be transplanted.

It grows rapidly.

Its other names

Local names

Bledo extranjero, Huauzontli, Pitseed goosefoot, Quelite cenizo, Quelite de manteca, Southern huauzontle, Xual

Synonyms

Chenopodium berlandieri subsp. nuttalliae (Saff.) H.D. Wilson & Heiser