Amaranthaceae Amaranthus retroflexus L.

Redroot Amaranth

Iroquois - Food, Vegetable

Use documented by:
Waugh, F. W., 1916, Iroquis Foods and Food Preparation, Ottawa. Canada Department of Mines, page 117

View all documented uses for Amaranthus retroflexus L.

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Scientific name: Amaranthus retroflexus L.
USDA symbol: AMRE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Redroot Amaranth
Family: Amaranthaceae
Family (APG): Amaranthaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Vegetable
Notes: Cooked and seasoned with salt, pepper or butter.

RECRD: 7694 id: 2804

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