Amaranthaceae Amaranthus palmeri S. Wats.
Carelessweed
Pima - Food, Vegetable
Use documented by:
Curtin, L. S. M., 1949, By the Prophet of the Earth, Sante Fe. San Vicente Foundation, page 47
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Amaranthus palmeri S. Wats.
Scientific name: Amaranthus palmeri S. Wats.
USDA symbol: AMPA (
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Common names: Carelessweed
Family: Amaranthaceae
Family (APG): Amaranthaceae
Native American Tribe: Pima
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Vegetable
Notes: Young, tender leaves cooked and eaten as greens.
RECRD: 44806 id: 2785