Amaranthaceae Amaranthus retroflexus L.

Redroot Amaranth

Keres, Western - Food, Vegetable

Use documented by:
Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 26

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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: Keres, Western
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Vegetable
Notes: Young, tender plants used for greens like spinach.

RECRD: 30366 id: 2809

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