Ridged goosefoot
Chenopodium carnosulum
Family: Amaranthaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows each year from seed. It grows 30 cm tall. The leaves are 25 mm long by 4 mm wide.
Where it is found
It is a temperate to tropical plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 4,200 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andes, Argentina, Central America, Chile, Mexico, North America, South America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Chenopodium fuegianum Speg.; Chenopodium patagonicum Phil.; and others