Pigweed
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young leaves are edible raw.
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leaves are suitable as a potherb.
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seeds can be winnowed, roasted and ground into a flour.
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varieties in the Pacific Northwest include Smooth pigweed (Amaranthus hybridus) and Redroot pigweed (Amaranthus retroflexus).
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grows in farmer's fields, disturbed sites and wetlands.