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Bob,

Wild amaranth (pigweed) runs rampant around my gardens when (alas) I can't
keep up with the weeding.  Although I can't say positively that bees are not
interested in it, I don't recall ever seeing them visit it in any numbers.

The plant itself is very tall and thick stemmed, with wide, heart shaped
fleshy leaves, and seed stalks in late summer that are large and prolific.
The seed stalks are somewhat spiny.  It is edible and nutritious, but kind
of bland.  I've read that one can make a very good flour from the seeds.

It also makes a good green manure - at least that's what I keep telling
myself in consolation at the end of summer  :)


Regards,

Todd.

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