Chenopodium rubrum
Red goosefoot
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The Chenopodium rubrum plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Chenopodiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Red goosefoot.

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Latin Name:  Chenopodium rubrum
Common Name:  Red goosefoot
Family:  Chenopodiaceae
Author:  L.
 
Known Hazards:  The leaves and seeds of all members of this genus are more or less edible. However, many of the species in this genus contain saponins, though usually in quantities too small to do any harm. Although toxic, saponins are poorly absorbed by the body and most pass straight through without any problem. They are also broken down to a large extent in the cooking process. Saponins are found in many foods, such as some beans. Saponins are much more toxic to some creatures, such as fish, and hunting tribes have traditionally put large quantities of them in streams, lakes etc in order to stupefy or kill the fish[K]. The plants also contain some oxalic acid, which in large quantities can lock up some of the nutrients in the food. However, even considering this, they are very nutritious vegetables in reasonable quantities. Cooking the plants will reduce their contwent of oxalic acid. People with a tendency to rheumatism, arthritis, gout, kidney stones or hyperacidity should take especial caution if including this plant in their diet since it can aggravate their condition[238].
 
Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Waste and cultivated land, often near the sea, also in farmyards and rubbish tips[17].

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