Amaranthaceae Amaranthus palmeri S. Wats.
Carelessweed
Cocopa - Food, Unspecified
Use documented by:
Castetter, Edward F. and Willis H. Bell, 1951, Yuman Indian Agriculture, Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press, page 200
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Amaranthus palmeri S. Wats.
Scientific name: Amaranthus palmeri S. Wats.
USDA symbol: AMPA (
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Common names: Carelessweed
Family: Amaranthaceae
Family (APG): Amaranthaceae
Native American Tribe: Cocopa
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Fresh plants baked and eaten.
RECRD: 40892 id: 2770