Amaranthus spinosus
Amaranthus spinosus
| Order | [[]] |
|---|---|
| Family | [[]] |
| Genus | Amaranthus |
2n =
Origin : area of origin
wild or cultivated
Uses summary
Description
1, part of flowering plant; 2, male flower with bracteoles; 3, fruit (Achmad Satiri Nurhaman)
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History
Uses
Amaranthus spinosus Linn. PRICKLY CALALUE. THORNY AMARANTH. Tropical regions. This is a weed in cultivated land in Asia, Africa and America. It is cultivated sometimes as a spinach. [1] In Jamaica, it is frequently used as a vegetable and is wholesome and agreeable. [2] It seems to be the prickly calalue of Long. [3]