Also known as Allgood · English Mercury · Fat-Hen
Blitum bonus, commonly known as Good King Henry, is a perennial herb native to Europe and Western Asia, historically cultivated as a vegetable. Its leaves and shoots are edible, often prepared similarly to spinach.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Good King Henry (Blitum bonus)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus | Blitum |
| Species | Blitum bonus |
Similar in genus Blitum