Indehiscent pigweed
Amaranthus standleyanus

Family: Amaranthaceae

What it is like

An annual herb. It grows up to 70 cm high. The leaves are 2-8 cm long.

There are about 60 Amaranthus species.

Where it is found

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

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Argentina, Britain, Europe, South Africa, Southern Africa, South America, Spain

How it is used for food

The leaves are edible cooked. The seeds are ground into flour and cooked. CAUTION: This plant can accumulate nitrates if grown with high nitrogen inorganic fertilisers and these are poisonous.

Edible parts

Seeds, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Amaranthus vulgatissimus (Speg.);