About Amaranthus albus L.
Plant Type and Size
Amaranthus albus L. is an annual herb that grows up to 50 centimetres (20 in) tall and produces many branches.
Tumbleweed Formation
When larger specimens of this species die and dry out, they become tumbleweeds.
Flower Characteristics
This plant produces small, greenish flowers that grow in dense clumps in the leaf axils, with both male and female flowers mixed together within the same clump.
Native and Introduced Range
It is native to tropical Americas, but has been widely introduced and spread across other regions including Europe, Africa, and Australia.
Common Name in Cambodia
In Cambodia, this plant is called phti sâ in the Khmer language.
Uses
Its leaves are used as feed for pigs, and are also sometimes cooked and eaten by humans.
