Amaranthaceae Amaranthus palmeri S. Wats.
Carelessweed
Pima, Gila River - Food, Dried Food
Use documented by:
Rea, Amadeo M., 1991, Gila River Pima Dietary Reconstruction, Arid Lands Newsletter 31:3-10, page 5
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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: Pima, Gila River
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Dried Food
Notes: Leaves dried and stored for year round use.
RECRD: 8743 id: 2786