Choraiya
Amaranthus viridis is a cosmopolitan species in the botanical family Amaranthaceae and is commonly known as Slender Amaranth or Green Amaranth.
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It is eaten as a vegetable in parts of Africa.[1]
A traditional food plant in Africa, this little-known vegetable has potential to improve nutrition, boost food security, foster rural development and support sustainable landcare.[2]
References
badlo- ↑ Grubben, G.J.H. & Denton, O.A. (2004) Plant Resources of Tropical Africa 2. Vegetables. PROTA Foundation, Wageningen; Backhuys, Leiden; CTA, Wageningen.
- ↑ National Research Council (2006-10-27). "Amaranth". Lost Crops of Africa: Volume II: Vegetables. Lost Crops of Africa. 2. National Academies Press. ISBN 978-0-309-10333-6. http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=11763&page=35. Retrieved 2008-07-25.
External links
badlo- PROTAbase on Amaranthus viridis
- photographTemplate:Fix/category[dead link], description Archived 2008-09-19 at the Wayback Machine and diagramTemplate:Fix/category[dead link] from HerbiGuide
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