Rats tails, Rat-tail goosefoot, Green crumbweed
Dysphania kalpari
Family: Amaranthaceae
What it is like
An annual herb. It lies along the ground. It grows 7-20 cm high. It spreads 40 cm wide. The flowers are green.
There are 9 Dysphania species. Also put in the family Chenopodiaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows on red sand and red sand loam. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The seeds are used to make damper.
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kalpari