Huauzontle (Chenopodium nuttalliae)

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

Chenopodium nuttalliae is a ANNUAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). It is in flower from July to October, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves, Flowers

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

mild flavoured spinach substitute. — A mild flavoured spinach substitute.; The raw leaves should only be eaten in small quantities, see the notes above on toxicity.; Flower clusters - cooked.; Used like broccoli, they are considered a gourmet food.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)