Chenopodiaceae Chenopodium album L.
Lambsquarters
Iroquois - Food, Vegetable
Use documented by:
Waugh, F. W., 1916, Iroquis Foods and Food Preparation, Ottawa. Canada Department of Mines, page 117
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Chenopodium album L.
Scientific name: Chenopodium album L.
USDA symbol: CHALA (
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Common names: Lambsquarters
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Family (APG): Amaranthaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Vegetable
Notes: Cooked and seasoned with salt, pepper or butter.
RECRD: 7693 id: 9395