pigweed

n 1: common weedy European plant introduced into North America;

often used as a potherb [syn: {lamb's-quarters}, {wild

spinach}, {Chenopodium album}]

2: leaves sometimes used as potherbs; seeds used as cereal;

southern United States to Central America; India and China

[syn: {Amaranthus hypochondriacus}]

3: leaves collected from the wild [syn: {lamb's-quarter}, {wild

spinach}]