Smooth pigweed
Amaranthus capensis
Family: Amaranthaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical or Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, South Africa (country/location of origin), Southern Africa
How it is used for food
The leaves are cooked and used as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Misbredie, Vowa
Synonyms
Amaranthus capensis subsp. capensis Thell.; Amaranthus capensis subsp. uncinatus (Thell.) Brenan; Amaranthus dinteri var. uncinatus Thell.;