Amaranthus chirotarota
Amaranthaceae Edible: Leaves, Vegetable
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An herb in the Amaranthaceae family found in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten as a vegetable.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Southern Africa,
Notes
Not in The Plant List. The reference is the only one on the Internet.
References (1)
- Smith, F. I. and Eyzaquirre, P., 2007, African leafy vegetables: Their role in the World Health Organization's global Fruit and Vegetables Initiative. AJFAND, Vol. 7 No. 3 (As Amaranthus chirotarota)
