Plant Name:
Pigweed/
Amaranth
Latin Name:
Amaranthus sp.
Plant Type:
Weed
Edible Part:
Seed
About
This plant contains oxalic acid, which binds calcium, prevents its absorption, and can also lead to kidney stones.
Pigweed/Amaranth
Pigweed/
Amaranth
Amaranthus sp.
Weed
Seed
This plant contains oxalic acid, which binds calcium, prevents its absorption, and can also lead to kidney stones.