Giant-seed Goosefoot, Mapleleaf Goosefoot
Chenopodium simplex
Family: Amaranthaceae
What it is like
A herb.
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.
Countries/locations it is found in
Canada, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The leaves are used as a potherb or in salads. The seeds can be ground into a meal.
Edible parts
Leaves, seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Chenopodium gigantospermum Aellen; Chenopodium hybridum subsp. gigantospermum (Aellen) Hulten; and others