Famine Foods Plants that are not normally considered as crops are consumed in times of famine

Amaranthus gracilis

Uses

India (Western Rajasthan, West Bengal): leaves used as greens

Additional Information

Name Authority:: Desf.
Misc:: Soil type favored by plant: medium heavy

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Amaranthus gracilis leaves

Plant Classification Group:

Amaranthaceae

Plant Locations:

Asia
- India
  - Bengal
  - Rajasthan

Plant References:

DATTA & BANERJEE
GUPTA & KANODIA
SHANKARNARAYAN & SAXENA

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