In the Middle Ages, this plant has repeatedly saved many peoples of Europe from hunger.

In the Middle Ages, this plant has repeatedly saved many peoples of Europe from hunger. The French called him “the beautiful virgin”, and the English – “the good Henry. What is the name of this plant?”

We are talking about a plant called Atriplex Ortensis or Garden quinoa. This plant is nutritious and tastes salty, somewhat reminiscent of spinach. Leaves that are boiled or used in salads are considered to be edible. The plant has long been widespread in the Mediterranean and in many parts of Europe, until it was replaced by spinach. In addition, it was very popular all over the world, where people learned to use this herb not only for culinary, but also for medicinal purposes. Also, the plant is more unpretentious than its successor and is more resistant to heat. It is interesting that the Quinoa garden more than once saved some European countries, for example, France or England, from hunger. The plant can have leaves of red, white and green.