Amaranthaceae

Widespread often in moist situations. Will establish on heavy clay. Prune after flowering to encourage bushiness.

Low, straggly, perennial herb sometimes rooting at nodes. Small, whitish flowers, mostly spring to early summer (Sep – Dec), but also throughout the year.

All year, but particularly summer.

Seed or cuttings. Seed germinates readily using bog method. Cover the fine seed very lightly.

Useful beside ponds. Palatable to stock but rarely occurs in sufficient bulk to provide more than variety in diet. Food source for butterflies and moths.