Sowbane, Nettle-leaf goosefoot
Chenopodium murale

Family: Amaranthaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 10-60 cm tall. It grows each year from seed. The leaves are triangle shaped and 1-4 cm long by 0.4-3 cm wide. They have irregular teeth.

Where it is found

It grows in temperate and tropical places. It has some salt tolerance.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Brazil, Canada, Central America, East Africa, Nicaragua, Nepal, North America, Panama, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, UAE, USA

How it is used for food

The leaves and stems are cooked and eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bathi, Chuaie, Churlai, Gunri, Kalo bethe, Thor suma, Werij

Synonyms

Atriplex muralis (L.) Crantz; and many others