What is Goosefoot?

Goosefoot may apply to any of the more than 100 species of flowering plants in the family Chenopodium and amaranths, which grow in almost all earth, but especially in mild zones. The name of the species comes from the fact that many plants have leaves that seem to be shaped as a goose leg. Goosefoot is not always a welcome plant, because most varieties, such as Lamb's quarter or Pignweed, are considered weeds with an unpleasant odor. However, there are several varieties such as Jerusalem oak or feather geranium, which produce small flowers preferred gardeners. Goosefoot can be an annual or permanent plant and several varieties such as quinoa and strawberry bites, grown as a crop of food or cash crops or for medicinal purposes. Some species grow high, while others crawl along the ground or grow in thickets. Several species produce colored or white flowers and Otherrs boasts leaves colored red or white. Goosefoot seeds that withShe normally considered weeds, they can survive for many years in the soil before germination. Despite the perception that Goosefoot is weed, leaves can provide shelter for small animals and food for certain insects and caterpillars, while different bird species consume seeds.

Chenopodium album is a species of goosefoot commonly known as Tuk-Hen or white Husefoot, which is grown extensively in regions such as northern India, where leaves have different culinary use. The leaves are often consumed as spinach and are often steamed and added to curry, soups or served with potatoes and onions or in stuffed breads. In northern Europe and North America, Fat-Hen is usually considered weed, while the leaves are used in traditional African medicine. The stem can reach a height of more than 4 feet (1.2 meters) Anne calendar can be used as a walking stick that is common in China.

the seeds of some goosefoot plants can be usedTo produce products for people who eat gluten -free food. Quinoa oil made of gluten -free seeds Quinoa plants can be used as any vegetable oil for cooking and frying food or as a ingredient in a salad dressing. Quinoa can also be used to make cereals and flour, otherwise the seeds can be cooked like rice and eaten as a food or side dish. Although the seeds of Hussipoot can be valuable, pollen is an allergen for many people and inhalation can result in hay.