Boggabri weed
Amaranthus mitchellii

Family: Amaranthaceae

What it is like

An annual plant. It grows erect. It grows 15-50 cm high.

There are about 60 Amaranthus species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in the tropics and subtropics. It grows on sandy and gravelly soils.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The leaves and seeds are edible cooked. They are ground to make damper. 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

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Amaranthus mitchellii var. strictifolius Domin;