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Pigweed

noun
1.
Common weedy European plant introduced into North America; often used as a potherb.  Synonyms: Chenopodium album, lamb's-quarters, wild spinach.
2.
Leaves sometimes used as potherbs; seeds used as cereal; southern United States to Central America; India and China.  Synonym: Amaranthus hypochondriacus.
3.
Leaves collected from the wild.  Synonyms: lamb's-quarter, wild spinach.



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"Pigweed" Quotes from Famous Books



... weeds," he said, "which have been hoed at by a million farmers all spring and summer, and yet have prevailed, and just now come out triumphant over all lanes, pastures, fields, and gardens, such is their vigor. We have insulted them with low names, too,—as Pigweed, Wormwood, Chickweed, Shad-Blossom." He says, "They have brave names, too,—Ambrosia, ...
— Excursions • Henry D. Thoreau


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