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   Mr. Biggs Member

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   This plant grows in my garden every year and I toss it out as a weed. Can anyone identify this plant and if it is edible?????
   
   Thanks

    

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   Mr. Biggs, Oct 2, 2005

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   Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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   Hi there,
   
   This is redroot pigweed, Amaranthus retroflexus. I doubt that it's edible, though other members of its family are: 'Bright Lights' Swiss chard and quinoa. Here's more information courtesy of Virginia Tech's Weed ID Guide.

    

   Daniel Mosquin, Oct 4, 2005

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