Amaranthus retroflexus
Amaranthe réfléchie
Pigweed
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | green |
| Flower size | 2-3 mm |
| Flowering months | June, July, August, September, October |
| Leaf type | Elliptic |
| Height | 20-80 cm |
Description
Originally from the Americas.
Flowers
Densely branched flower spike with green flowers, interspersed with spiny green bracts, the central spike being the longest.
Leaves
Elliptic oval leaf. Oval shaped, pale green, stalked, 15 cm long.
Fruits Seeds
Capsule: splits open to release seeds.
Edible
Leaves: in spring, raw or cooked.
Seeds: in summer, raw or roasted.
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