| Common Name(s) |
Fat Hen |
 |
| Latin Name |
Chenopodium
Album |
| Description |
The plants
grow up to about 60 cm's ( 2 feet ) tall. The stems have a reddish
tinge and usually the leaves are oval or diamond shaped with a pointed
tip. The edges
to the leaves can be toothed or smooth. Tiny green flowers form in
tightly packed clusters at the top of the stems. |
| Hazards |
Poisoning can
occur if eaten in large amounts. Exposure of the skin to sunlight
after eating this plant can cause severe skin damage. |
| Effects |
Vomiting, diarrhoea, blistering of the skin and ulcers which are slow to heal. |
| Flowering Period |
Late summer |
| Location |
Common on
wasteland, also as a weed amongst crops and can be found on arable land. |