Stinking Goosefoot. Arrach - Wormseed (Chenopodium vulvaria)

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

Chenopodium vulvaria is a ANNUAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower from July to September, 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves, Flowers

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves and flower buds - cooked and used like spinach. The raw leaves should only be eaten in small quantities, see the notes above on toxicity. Although edible, the smell of the leaves would discourage most people from using this plant. — Leaves and flower buds - cooked and used like spinach.; The raw leaves should only be eaten in small quantities, see the notes above on toxicity.; Although edible, the smell of the leaves would discourage most people from using this plant.; Ground into a powder, mixed with wheat or other cereals and used in making bread etc.

Habitat & North American Range

Landward edges of salt marshes and shingle beaches, inland in waste areas. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)