Pale-flowered amaranth
Amaranthus pallidiflorus

Family: Amaranthaceae

What it is like

An annual plant. It can be erect or lie along the ground and curve up at the ends. It grows 10-100 cm high. The flowers are green and white.

There are about 60 Amaranthus species.

Where it is found

It is a tropical and subtropical plant. It grows in the warmer parts of Eastern Australia. It grows in sandy soils.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The leaves and seeds are edible 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 pallidiflorus var. viridiflorus;