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| Identification |
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Genus
Chenopodium
Species
bonus-henricus
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
good King Henry
Family
CHENOPODIACEAE
Specimen number
S12058
Data source
MedPl p186;UnVeg p191
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
2'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 26
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Chenopodium bonus-henricus likes full sun.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
antianemic
Medicinal parts
Aerial parts
Flowers
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
It has smooth arrowhead leaves with spinach-like flavor. Chenopodium bonus-henricus is most commonly used cooked or fresh. Good King Henry may have beneficial uses as an antianemic. The aerial parts and the flowers are used in herbal preparations.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
1' 6"
Cold frame
4 weeks
Planting period
May 01 - May 31
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Hardy
Heat requirement
Any
Fertilizer
No fertilizer
Time to harvest
late spring to early summer
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Cooked
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Leaves
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
has smooth arrowhead leaves with spinach-like flavor
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
The best month for planting is May. Space rows about 1' 6" apart. Harden in a cold frame for 4 weeks prior to setting out. The best harvesting period is late spring to early summer. Propagation of Chenopodium bonus-henricus can be achieved by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Chenopodium bonus-henricus has an annual life cycle.
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