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Chenopodium nuttalliae
Also called Pit Seed Goosefoot, Berlandier's Goosefoot, Pigweed, Netseed Lambsquarters, Pigseed Goosefoot, Lamb's Quarters
Pitseed Goosefoot (huauzontle) is a leafy annual native to Mexico, grown for its edible leaves, stems, flower clusters and seeds. It is a hardy, low-input crop that tolerates dry, poor soil.
Chenopodium nuttalliae is a species of plant also known by the common names huauzontle (literally 'hairy amaranth', from the Nahuatl huauhtli 'amaranth' and tzontli 'hair') and Aztec broccoli. It is related to other commonly consumed plants such as quinoa, amaranth, and epazote, as well as the common American weeds goosefoot and lambsquarters.
The plant is native to Mexico and has a number of culinary uses.
The species is native to Mexico. Like amaranth, it is very resistant to cold and dry climates, and grows even in poor soil.
As with other members of the goosefoot family, the leaves, branches, flowers (inflorescence), and seeds of huauzontle are all edible. The plant is used both as a herb and as a vegetable in Mexican cuisine. While it is eaten throughout Mexico, it is most commonly consumed in the center of the country, especially in the states of Tlaxcala, Mexico, Guerrero, Morelos, and in the south of Mexico City. With a high nutritional content, it serves as a grain alternative in regions with difficulties sowing other types of cereals.
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