Lambsquarters

Lambsquarters (Chenopodium album)

Lambsquarters, also known as Fat-Hen, Wild Spinach , Baconweed, Bacon weed, Fat hen

Lambsquarters, also known by names such as pigweed, goosefoot, and fat-hen, often pops up unexpectedly and is frequently regarded as an annoying weed. Despite this, its leaves and young shoots are edible and can be cooked in the same way as spinach. Rich in essential nutrients like vitamins A and C, as well as calcium and iron, lambsquarters can be a nutritious addition to salads, soups, or sautéed dishes.

Key Facts About Lambsquarters

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Attributes of Lambsquarters

Lifespan
Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
10 cm to 1.5 m
Spread
20 cm
Leaf Color
Green White Gray Silver
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Green Yellow Pink

Scientific Classification of Lambsquarters

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Pinks, cacti, and allies
Family
Amaranth
Genus
Goosefoots
Species
Lambsquarters

Toxicity

Ingestion or significant physical contact with golden pothos sap, ingestion of leaves