Crested Goosefoot
Dysphania cristata

Family: Amaranthaceae

What it is like

A small spreading annual herb. It grows 10-30 cm high and spreads 50-100 cm wide. It has many stems. They are hairy. The leaves are 1-2 cm long and oval with slender leaf stalks. The flowers are in small clusters in the axils of leaves. The seeds are reddish brown.

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 grows in subropical and warm temperate areas. It grows in areas of low rainfall. It needs well drained soils.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Australia (country/location of origin), North America, South Africa, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, seeds

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Blitum cristatum F. Muell.; Chenopodium cristatum (F. Muell.) F. Muell.;