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    Old 07-26-2010, 07:32 AM
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    Can anyone tell me what this is? It re-seeds itself every year - it does not have a scent.
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    Old 07-26-2010, 07:33 AM
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    looks like amaranth.
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    Old 07-26-2010, 07:35 AM
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    Can I eat it? :-)
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    looks like amaranth.
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    Old 07-26-2010, 07:36 AM
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    some people use it as a grain.
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    Old 07-26-2010, 07:42 AM
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    I just looked it up - it looks close!! Thanks. Of course I wouldn't try eating without taking a sample to a nursery for positive ID ;-)

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    some people use it as a grain.
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    Old 07-26-2010, 07:45 AM
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    Originally Posted by yolanda
    I just looked it up - it looks close!! Thanks. Of course I wouldn't try eating without taking a sample to a nursery for positive ID ;-)

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    some people use it as a grain.
    glad to hear that ;-)
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    Old 07-26-2010, 07:49 AM
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    There should be a Master Gardener group through your local extension agency that would not only be able positively id the plant, but help you find the uses.
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    Old 07-26-2010, 08:03 AM
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    What a good idea! Thank you.
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    There should be a Master Gardener group through your local extension agency that would not only be able positively id the plant, but help you find the uses.
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    Old 07-26-2010, 08:52 AM
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    send some to Colorado! i love it.
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    Old 07-26-2010, 09:11 AM
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    I will! When it seeds I will collect some and mail to you.

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    send some to Colorado! i love it.
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