Purple goosefoot
Scleroblitum atriplicinum

Family: Amaranthaceae

What it is like

A succulent annual herb. It can live for a few years. It is an upright plant. It grows 20 cm high. It has a prominent taproot. The fruit has a thick covering.

Also put in the family Chenopodiaceae.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in heavy, waterlogged soils.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Amaranthus tenuis Benth.;