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Abstract
Amaranthus blitum subsp. oleraceus (L.) Costea(Amaranthaceae) is aweed commonly occurring
in crop fields of Latur region. It is usually collected as wild vegetable with medicinal value. This plant is studied for its macro morphology, anatomy and phytochemistry. Pharmacognostical screening for moisture content, ash analysis for various minerals viz. Potassium, Magnesium,
Calcium, Phosphorus; Reducing and non-reducing sugars; Crude proteins &Free amino acids and
Alkaloids were also done. Detailed results were discussed in the present paper.