It’s strawberry spinach. No joke. The leaves are edible, and so is the berry. I’ve never had it but I’ve heard the berry has a very earthy flavor.
iknowaplacewecango
I know it as beetberry, but strawberry spinach rings a bell. Latin name, Blitum capitatum. Related to the chenopodiums, like goosefoot, lambsquarter, good king henry. It’s edible; you can buy the seed from garden supply sites like Turtle Tree and WildGardenSeed. I’ve never tried it, but it looks cool. I prefer actual beets, spinach (and nettles), mulberries, and lambsquarter so I didn’t feel like introducing it. It’s a weirdo, which I appreciate.
NatureSpiritSoul
Always wondered if it would be a good plant to grow… thanks to replies now I really want to taste it! Next spring!
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Beautyberry?
It’s strawberry spinach. No joke. The leaves are edible, and so is the berry. I’ve never had it but I’ve heard the berry has a very earthy flavor.
I know it as beetberry, but strawberry spinach rings a bell. Latin name, Blitum capitatum. Related to the chenopodiums, like goosefoot, lambsquarter, good king henry. It’s edible; you can buy the seed from garden supply sites like Turtle Tree and WildGardenSeed. I’ve never tried it, but it looks cool. I prefer actual beets, spinach (and nettles), mulberries, and lambsquarter so I didn’t feel like introducing it. It’s a weirdo, which I appreciate.
Always wondered if it would be a good plant to grow… thanks to replies now I really want to taste it! Next spring!