Fig-leaved goosefoot
Chenopodium ficifolium

Family: Amaranthaceae

What it is like

It is a herb. It grows 20-50 cm tall. The stems are green and have ridges along them. The leaf blade is oval and 3-5 cm long by 1-4 cm wide. They usually have 3 lobes. The flowers are in round groups spreading along the ends of the branches. The seeds are black and 1 mm across.

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 plant. In Bhutan it grows between 500 and 1600 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bhutan, Britain, Cambodia, Central Asia, China, Europe, Himalayas, Indochina, Korea, Laos, North America, SE Asia, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Vietnam

How it is used for food

It is sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Leaves, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bethu, Kinhgioi trang, Ma lan gai, Nui za, Pa hong ge, Rau muoi

Synonyms

Anserina ficifolia (Sm.) Montadon; Chenopodium blomianum Aellen; Chenopodium filifolium Krock.; Chenopodium populifolium Moq.; Chenopodium trilobum Schult. ex Moq.;