Ἀτράφαξυς
atraphaxus, orach
Translated by Jennifer Benedict27 Mar 2002Vetting: high3 revisions
Translation
A type of vegetable, which quickly grows to great height.
Greek original · Adler’s text
Ἀτράφαξυς· εἶδος λαχάνου, ὃ ταχέως εἰς μέγεθος αὔξεται.
Betacode
*)atra/facus: ei)=dos laxa/nou, o(\ taxe/ws ei)s me/geqos au)/cetai.
Notes
- From psi 45.
Atraphaxus (Atriplex rosea) is a vascular plant with soft, mucilaginous leaves, not usually used for food except in times of famine.