Bayam Brazil
LOCAL NAME : Bayam Brazil
SCIENTIFIC NAME : Althernanthera sissoo
ENGLISH COMMON NAME : Brazil Spinach
BOTANICAL FAMILY NAME : Amaranthaceae
NATIVE DISTRIBUTION : Americas USES : Food, Medicinal
DID YOU KNOW? Eating the leaves raw in large quantities is not recommended due to their oxalic acid content. It is advisable to boil or steam them before consumption