This is a medicinal plant used over here in Brazil under the name of "Caruru". It´s also listed as a noxious weed, and it's pretty commo...Read Moren on abandoned areas with fertile soil, being a nuisance in almost every garden. In my small garden I've never had problems with it, although I had some bad experiences with other Amaranths.
The state of Minnesota lists it as a noxious invasive too.
I have found this to be easy to grow-it is a good green and hot weather spinach alternative. Very good nutrition for a green; if picked ...Read Moreyoung, it is very tender and good cooked or raw (mild tasting.)
Medicinal uses include as an astringent; used for diarrhea, excessive menstrual flow, hemorrhages, hoarseness.
An edible green at least from my experience. This particular variety easily reseeds which I'm sure most do. Thrives in the heat.
This is a medicinal plant used over here in Brazil under the name of "Caruru". It´s also listed as a noxious weed, and it's pretty commo...Read More
I have found this to be easy to grow-it is a good green and hot weather spinach alternative. Very good nutrition for a green; if picked ...Read More