Prince's Feather (Amaranthus hypochondriacus)

Family: Amaranthaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Amaranthus hypochondriacus is a ANNUAL/PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4 and is frost tender. It is in leaf from April to October, in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Rich in vitamins and minerals, they have a mild flavour. — Young leaves - cooked as a spinach.; Rich in vitamins and minerals, they have a mild flavour.; Seed - raw or cooked.; They can be used as a cereal substitute.

Habitat & North American Range

A weed of wasteland and agricultural land. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)