Amaranthus angustifolius – Famine Foods

Amaranthus angustifolius

Uses

Ethiopia (Wollo Province): leaves boiled, in water, and eaten as a vegetable or as a sauce. Seeds also reportedly eaten.

Additional Information

Name Authority:
Lam.
Vernaculars:
Ethiopia: Aluma

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