is an edible annual plant, also
known as Blite Goosefoot, Strawberry Goosefoot, Strawberry Spinach, Indian
Paint, and Indian Ink.
It is native
to Canada and most of North America , including northern areas. It is also found
in parts of Europe and New Zealand.
Flowers are
small, pulpy, bright red and edible, resembling strawberries. The juice from
the flowers was also used as a red dye by natives. The fruits contain small,
black, lens-shaped seeds that are 0.7-1.2 mm long. The greens are edible raw or
as a potherb, but if raw should be eaten in moderation as they contain
oxalates. The seeds may be toxic in large amounts.
Strawberry
Blite is found in moist mountain valleys.
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