'Aheahea, Chenopodium Description 'Aheahea is a native shrub of the goosefoot family. 'Aheahea is the widely found pigweed, or lambs quarters. It is a large weed, with large oval, jagged leaves. The lobed leaves are about 4 inches in length. In other parts of the world the young plants are eaten, and the seeds are groound into meal ny Native American Indians. 'Aheahea needs partial to full sun and light watering. These plants are native to Hawaii, living here before the arrival of Captain Cook. They are propagated easily from seeds.   Habitat Grows in dry lowlands in sunlit open areas near the ocean.

Propogation The `Aheahea produces hundred of seeds. In present day Hawaii there are many deterrents that prevent seeds from maturing. In a protective environment seeds germinate easily. Small plants are susceptible to slugs and birds.		In times of food scarcity, tender young leaves of 'Aheahea were wrapped in the leaves of ti and cooked on heated coals. The wood was sometimes used for fish hooks.