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Amaranthus viridis, commonly known as green amaranth, is an annual herb that thrives in full sun and moist soil conditions. Green Pigweed (Latin: Amaranthus viridis, family Amaranthaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Green Pigweed is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Green Pigweed is a member of the Amaranthaceae family native to AGE, AGW, ARU, BAH, BLZ, and BOL. Amaranthus viridis thrives in full sun and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Green Pigweed grows best in USDA zone 7-11, full sun light, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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