Appearance
The plant grows erect, reaching a height of 30 to 100 cm . It bears small, pink flowers and broad, fleshy leaves.
Uses
As a leaf vegetable, ''T. fruticosum'' is rich in vitamins, including vitamins A and C, and minerals such as iron and calcium. Because it is high in oxalic acid, consumption should be avoided or limited by those suffering from kidney disorders, gout, and rheumatoid arthritis. It is cultivated in West Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the warmer parts of North and South America. Along with ''Celosia'' species, ''T. fruticosum'' is one of the most import leaf vegetables of Nigeria. In Brazil it is grown along the banks of the Amazon River, and is consumed mainly in the states of Pará and Amazonas.References:
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