Chenopodium nuttalliae

Chenopodium nuttalliae is a species of edible plant native to Mexico. It is known by the common names huauzontle (literally "hairy amaranth", from the Nahuatl huauhtli 'amaranth' and tzontli 'hair') and Aztec broccoli. Other variations of the name include huauhzontle, huazontle, huanzontle, and guausoncle.

It is related to other commonly-consumed plants such as quinoa, amaranth, and epazote, as well as the common American weeds goosefoot and lambsquarters. The plant grows upright branches with red tinted green leafy stems. Huauzontle stems superficially resemble baby broccoli, although the stems are much thinner, and support fewer of the leaves.

Like amaranth, huauzontle is very resistant to cold and dry climates, and grows even in poor soil. In addition, it has a high nutritional level, which makes it an excellent grain alternative in regions with difficulties sowing other types of cereals.

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1974 ON THE ORIGIN OF THE CULTIVATED CHENOPODS (CHENOPODIUM)

On the basis of morphology Chenopodium quinoa of the Andes and C. nuttalliae of Mexico appear to be very closely related species. Artificial hybrids have been secured between the two....

2009 Valor Nutricio y Contenido de Saponinas en Germinados de Huauzontle

Sprouts are a low-cost fresh vegetable that can be grown indoors in any season and can contribute many nutrients to the diet. The purpose of this study was to evaluate...

2020 Study of Edible Plants: Effects of Boiling on Nutritional, Antioxidant, and Physicochemical Properties

The consumption of vegetables in Mexico includes a wide variety of plants that grow naturally as weeds in the fields. The intake of these vegetables is very important in the...

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The Pre-Columbian Cultivated Plants of Mexico The Pre-Columbian Cultivated Plants of Mexico:

In recent years many important papers have been published dealng with cultivated plants, their origins and their relationships to human cultures. These studies have served to increase greatly our knowledge...

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Huauzontle Seed Harvest: November 2020
Huauzontle Seed Harvest: November 2020
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Common Names: 
  • Huauzontle
Scientific Names: 
  • Chenopodium nuttalliae