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Definition of good king henry

good king henry

Plural:good king henrys
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1

A hardy perennial herbaceous plant (Blitum bonus-henricus, formerly Chenopodium bonus-henricus) in the amaranth family (Amaranthaceae), native to central and southern Europe, having triangular arrow-shaped leaves and spikes of tiny greenish flowers.

Example

"Before the widespread introduction of modern spinach, Good King Henry was cultivated in cottage gardens across Europe."

2

The edible triangular leaves and young spring shoots of the Good King Henry plant, prepared and eaten as a leafy green vegetable or cooked like asparagus.

Example

"The chef sautéed fresh Good King Henry with butter and garlic as a rustic side dish."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Good king henry. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/good-king-henry
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