Lamb's Quarter
Pigweed
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plants can be eaten raw.
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flower clusters can be eaten raw.
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seeds are edible raw.
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seeds can be ground into a bitter black flour.
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seeds are best cooked before being ground.
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grows in disturbed/cultivated areas in plains, foothills and montane regions.
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warning: seeds eaten in quantity may be toxic. Raw plants should be eaten moderation due to oxalates, which interferes with nutrient absorption.