It is the quechua name of a Amaranthaceae plant, with small, edible and nutritious seeds, originating in the Andes. It is also known as Quihuicha. quigueicha, amaranth or turkey mucus. Its scientific name is Amaranthus caudatus. It should be noted that in some Andean regions kiwicha is also called quinoa, whose scientific name is Chenopodium quinoa.
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