Hamhuul
Corispermum dilutum
Family: Amaranthaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 10-30 cm high. The stems are erect and green.
There are about 50 Corispermum species. Also put in the family Chenopodiaceae.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In China it grows on dunes and sandy places near rivers.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Mongolia
How it is used for food
The seeds are eaten as a grain.
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Coriospermum dilutum var. herbecarpum C. P. Tsien & C. G. Ma;