Amaranthus blitum
Uses
China: stems and leaves eaten
Additional Information
- Name Authority:
- L.
- Misc:
- Chemical composition: Protein = 3.88%. Fat = 1.1%. Carbohydrate = 9.8%. Ash = 3.2%. Calcium = 323mg%. Iron = 8.3mg%. Reported very rich in vitamins A and C, and rich in vitamin B1