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Chenopodium serotinum

L.

Amaranthaceae Edible: Leaves

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Description

A subtropical herb in the Amaranthaceae family, found in Sichuan province.

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Edible Uses

The leaves are eaten.

Distribution

It is a subtropical plant. In Sichuan.

Where It Grows

Asia, China, Taiwan,

Notes

Also put in the family Chenopodiaceae.

Synonyms

Atriplex serotina (L.) Crantz

Also Known As

Lie zha

References (2)

  • Kuo, W. H. J., (Ed.) Taiwan's Ethnobotanical Database (1900-2000), http://tk.agron.ntu.edu.tw/ethnobot/DB1.htm
  • Wang, J. et al, 2013, A Study on the Utilization of Wild Plants for Food in Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture. Plant Diversity and Resources. 35(4): 416-471

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