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Amaranthus blitoides, commonly known as pigweed, is an annual plant native to the central and midwestern United States, including states such as Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakot… Amaranthus blitoides (Latin: Amaranthus blitoides) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Amaranthus blitoides is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Amaranthus blitoides is a member native to ARK, COL, ILL, INI, IOW, and KAN. Amaranthus blitoides thrives in full sun and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Amaranthus blitoides grows best in USDA zone 6-10, full sun light, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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