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Amaranto | Amaranthus
Common Name: Amaranto, Amaranthus
Binomial Nomenclature: Hymenaea courbaril
Culinary Use: Leaves - raw or cooked as a spinach or added to soups.
Medicinal Use: The mild flavoured leaves are rich in vitamins and minerals.
Fun Fact: The seed can also be popped in much the same way as popcorn.