Spreading Pigweed (Amaranthus graecizans)

Family: Amaranthaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Amaranthus graecizans is a ANNUAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). It is frost tender. It is in leaf from May to October. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

mild flavour, they are often mixed with stronger tasting leaves. — Leaves - cooked as a spinach.; The nutritious leaves have a very mild flavour, they are often mixed with stronger tasting leaves.; Seed - raw or cooked.; Rich in starch, they can be used as a cereal substitute.

Habitat & North American Range

Disturbed or waste ground, Washington to California. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)