Atriplex hortensis aka Garden Orache

Atriplex hortensis, also known as garden orache, red orache, or simply orache, is a species of plant in the amaranth family. It is used as a leaf vegetable and was commonly consumed before spinach became popular. It is still grown as a warm-weather alternative to spinach. Formerly classified in the goosefoot family, it is now considered part of the Amaranthaceae family. This Eurasian plant is native to Asia and Europe but has become naturalized in Canada, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. Garden orache is an erect annual plant with stems ranging from 0.6 to 1.8 meters tall. It has triangular green leaves that can be eaten when young and tender, similar to spinach. In summer, clusters of small reddish-green flowers appear, although they are not very significant. This rare houseplant, also known as garden orache, is relatively easy to grow and requires regular watering to thrive. It prefers long-lasting, direct light and should be positioned within one foot of a window. Belonging to the Atriplex genus, garden orache is native to Asia.