Amaranthus Retroflexus - Red Root Amaranth, Redroot Pigweed, Red Rooted Pigweed, Common Amaranth, Pigweed Amaranth. Outside Of Its Native Range, It Is Considered A Weed. Although It May Be Toxic If Eaten Uncooked, Or In Excess By Livestock, It Can Be Consumed As A Vegetable Or As Fodder.

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