[binrec]

> Populations of the weeds have been found that are impervious to nine different classes of herbicides. The plant can grow more than two inches a day to reach eight feet in height and dominate entire fields. Originally from the desert Southwest, it boasts a sturdy root system and can withstand droughts.

Well, I'm sold. Where do I buy Palmer amaranth? What about water hemp - is it edible?

[jaggederest]

> The leaves, stems and seeds of Palmer amaranth, like those of other amaranths, are edible and highly nutritious.

Waterhemp is also an Amaranthus species and thus most probably highly edible, though I have no idea if it's palatable.