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Chenopodium album<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Habitat:<\/strong>
Gardens, allotments, disturbed soil<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Season:<\/strong>
May \u2013 September<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Identification:<\/strong>
Soft, pale green leaves with a slightly powdery coating underneath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edible Parts:<\/strong>
Leaves, young shoots, seeds<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uses:<\/strong>
Steamed greens, curries, soups<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lookalikes & Cautions:<\/strong>
Related to quinoa; avoid overconsumption raw due to oxalates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ethical Notes:<\/strong>
Common and resilient \u2014 still harvest mindfully.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Chenopodium album Habitat:Gardens, allotments, disturbed soil Season:May \u2013 September Identification:Soft, pale green leaves with a slightly powdery coating underneath. Edible Parts:Leaves, young shoots, seeds Uses:Steamed greens, curries, soups Lookalikes & Cautions:Related to quinoa; avoid overconsumption raw due to oxalates. 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