Chenopodium album
Chénopode blanc
Fat Hen
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | green |
| Flower size | 2.5 mm |
| Flowering months | July, August |
| Leaf type | Deltate |
| Height | 15-150 cm |
Description
Other popular names for this plant are Goose Foot and Lamb’s Quarters. Chenopodium in Latin means goose foot, referring to the shape of the leaves.
Flowers
Small green flowers densely packed in long clusters, 10-40 cm.
Leaves
Deltate triangular leaf with stem on one side. Basal: roughly diamond-shaped, serrated, lobed or not. Upper leaves: long, wider in the middle, serrated or not. Waxy, mealy, alternately arranged on the stem.
Fruits Seeds
Nut.
Edible
Leaves: raw or cooked.
Medical
Leaves: mildly laxative, rich in iron, calcium and Vitamins B1 and C.
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