Blitum bonus-henricus is a perennial plant that produces small yellowish-green flowers and features bright green, arrow-shaped foliage. The leaves can be consumed both raw and cooked, offering a flavor profile akin to that of spinach. Regular harvesting encourages the growth of tender leaves and helps prevent the plant from flowering prematurely.

This genus comprises annual and perennial herbs that thrive across Europe, Asia, North Africa, the Americas, and Australia. The plants feature triangular leaves that range from green to purple, and in summer, they produce spikes adorned with bright red fruits resembling strawberries.

Blitum bonus-henricus

Blitum bonus-henricus 'Variegatum' (v)

Blitum californicum

Blitum capitatum is an upright annual that reaches heights of approximately 60 cm. It features triangular foliage and produces small pale green flowers in summer, which appear in clusters along the stem. These flowers give way to bright red, edible fruits that resemble strawberries.