Bush's Goosegoot

Overview

Bush's Goosegoot (Chenopodium berlandieri var. bushianum) is an edible annual plant in the amaranth family. Stems, up to 1 meter tall, are round and glabrous or slightly scabrid. The edible leaves are oval, toothed, and the flowers are white and shaped like a goosefoot. Bush Goosegoot grows in open, disturbed areas such as riparian forests, prairies, and roadsides. It is native to eastern North America, south to South Carolina and west to Texas. The leaves can be cooked like spinach while the seeds can be used to make flour for baking. In addition to its edible uses, this plant has a long history of use in traditional medicine for a variety of ailments.

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