Amaranth, Amaranthus Thunbergii (Bonongwe/Terere) Seeds

Amaranthus Thunbergii is an erect or ascending, annual plant growing around 50cm tall. The stem can simple or branched. The edible leaves and seeds are sometimes gathered from the wild and used locally. They are a popular vegetable in Botswana and also among the Asian population living in South Africa, where the leaves are sometimes sold in the local market