Chenopodium erosum
R. Br.
Amaranthaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
Chenopodium erosum is an herb in the Amaranthaceae family found in temperate regions. Like other species in its genus, it has edible leaves.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Australia*, New Zealand, Tasmania,
Notes
There are about 100-150-250 Chenopodium species. They are mostly in temperate regions. Also put in the family Chenopodiaceae.
References (5)
- Baker, M. L. & de Salas, M. F., 2012, A Census of the Vascular Plants of Tasmania. (On line)
- Flora of Australia, Volume 4, Phytolaccaceae to Chenopodiaceae, Australian Government Publishing Service, Canberra (1984) p 140
- Lazarides, M. & Hince, B., 1993, Handbook of Economic Plants of Australia, CSIRO. p 57
- Low, T., 1992, Bush Tucker. Australia’s Wild Food Harvest. Angus & Robertson. p 137
- Tasmanian Herbarium Vascular Plants list p 21
