Chenopodium album
About
Chenopodium album is a fast-growing annual plant in the flowering plant family Amaranthaceae. Though cultivated in some regions, the plant is elsewhere considered a weed. Common names include lamb's quarters, melde, goosefoot, wild spinach and fat-hen, though several are also applied to other species of the genus Chenopodium, for which reason it is often distinguished as white goosefoot.
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
How to use it
Lamb's quarters can be used as a nutritious green in your diet, providing vitamins and minerals. Additionally, this plant can be beneficial for soil health as it grows quickly and can help suppress weeds in gardens. Its adaptability makes it a valuable addition to permaculture practices.
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Gardening tip
If you're planting lamb's quarters, sow the seeds about 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep in well-drained soil. This plant thrives in disturbed areas, so consider planting it in a spot where other plants might struggle. Keep an eye on its growth, as it can spread quickly!
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In the kitchen
Lamb's quarters are edible and can be used in various dishes just like spinach. The young leaves can be eaten raw in salads or cooked in soups, stir-fries, and casseroles. However, be cautious when foraging, as it can be confused with other plants. Always ensure you correctly identify the plant before consuming it.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Chenopodium album
- Slug
- chenopodium-album
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus
- Chenopodium
- Species
- album
- Wikidata QID
- Q158610
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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