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Rhagodia hastata

R.Br.

Redberried pigweed

Amaranthaceae Edible: Fruit, Leaves

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Description

An herb in the amaranth family (Amaranthaceae, formerly Chenopodiaceae) with edible leaves and fruit.

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Edible Uses

Both the leaves and fruit are eaten.

Where It Grows

Australia*,

Notes

Also put in the family Chenopodiaceae.

Synonyms

See Einadia hastata

References (1)

  • Cherikoff V. & Isaacs, J., The Bush Food Handbook. How to gather, grow, process and cook Australian Wild Foods. Ti Tree Press, Australia p 196

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