Specifications: Lamsquarters (Chenopodium album), also known as goosefoot or pigweed, takes its name from its prominent goosefoot-like leaves. Their red-streaked stems and clustered spikes make them noticeable. They’re durable, growing abundantly in different places spontaneously up to 5 feet (1.52 meters) tall. They contain a soap-like substance named saponin; it’s better not to consume a lot.
Native to Europe with different species found in North America.
Habitats: roadsides, fields, coastal beaches, rocky slopes, and meadows.
They’re used in dishes and making tea thanks to their lightly aromatic taste.

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