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Amaranthus capensis

Thell.

Smooth pigweed

Amaranthaceae Edible: Leaves

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Description

An herbaceous plant in the Amaranthaceae family found in subtropical or Mediterranean climates. It grows as a tender annual in temperate regions.

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Edible Uses

The leaves are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.

Traditional Uses

The leaves are cooked and used as a vegetable.

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Distribution

It is a subtropical or Mediterranean climate plant.

Where It Grows

Africa, South Africa*, Southern Africa,

Synonyms

Amaranthus capensis subsp. capensis Thell.Amaranthus capensis subsp. uncinatus (Thell.) BrenanAmaranthus dinteri var. uncinatus Thell.

Also Known As

Misbredie, Vowa

References (3)

  • Magwede, K., van Wyk, B.-E., & van Wyk, A. E., 2019, An inventory of Vhavenḓa useful plants. South African Journal of Botany 122 (2019) 57–89
  • Ruiters-Welcome, A. K., 2019, Food plants of southern Africa. Ph.D. thesis. Univ. of Johannesburg p 10
  • Welcome, A. K. & Van Wyk, B.-E., 2019, An inventory and analysis of the food plants of southern Africa. South African Journal of Botany 122 (2019) 136–179

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