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
