french spinach
Definition
Noun 1. A common Eurasian weed (Chenopodium bonus-henricus): A perennial plant, also known as Good-King-Henry, that is naturalized in the United States. Its leaves are sometimes cooked and eaten like spinach.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- French spinach is considered a weed in many gardens but was historically used as a potherb.
- The forager identified the patch of French spinach growing by the fence.
- Unlike true spinach, French spinach is a hardy perennial plant.
Advanced Usage
- As a historical or foraging term: The term is primarily used in historical, botanical, or foraging contexts to refer to the specific plant , not the common leafy vegetable found in supermarkets.
- In medieval gardens, French spinach was a valuable source of early spring greens.
Variants and Related Words
- Good-King-Henry: The more common name for the same plant ().
- Lincolnshire spinach: Another regional name for this plant.
- Chenopodium: The genus to which this plant belongs.
Synonyms
- Good-King-Henry (n): The standard common name for the plant.
- Wild spinach (n): A general term for various edible leafy plants, including .
Notes on Meaning
- Not Commercial Spinach: It is critical to understand that "French spinach" is not the common vegetable sold in stores. It is a different species entirely, used similarly in the past.
- Regional Name: "French spinach" is a less common, regional name for the weed . The definition provided specifies it as a "common Eurasian weed," which is its primary meaning.
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common Eurasian weed; naturalized in United States
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