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Dysphania oblanceolata

Family: Amaranthaceae


What it is like

A herb.

Also put in the family Chenopodiaceae


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. In Argentina it grows below 500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina (country/location of origin), South America


How it is used for food

It is commonly used in Argentina.

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Paico arrastrado

Synonyms

Chenopodium ambrosioides var. oblanceolatum Speg.; Chenopodium oblanceolatum (Speg.) Giusti;