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Amaranth

Γλίντος

ohraşan

Scientific Name: Amaranthus graecizans subsp. graecizans & Amaranthus graecizans subsp. silvestris

other names: orman ohraşanı

AVAILABLE: JUN-OCT

EDIBLE PARTS:

Description

  • soft spatulate spoon-shaped leaves in spirals up the stem
  • clusters of fluffy looking dark pink flowers appear close to the stem at leaf nodes

preparation

  1. pick tender and leaves stems
  2. boil to remove bitterness
  3. serve with olive oil & lemon
  4. grind the seeds to make a flour

extra info

the seeds can be ground to make a flour

Also available in

January

Thistle - Cirsium vulgare

Thistle

Γαουράγκαθο
Yaygın Kangal

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