quinoa

(noun)

This grain crop produces edible seeds that are high in protein and played an essential role in the Inca diet.

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Examples of quinoa in the following topics:

  • Innovation and Limitation

    • Potatoes, tomatoes, tomatillos (a husked green tomato), pumpkins, chili peppers, squash, beans, pineapple, sweet potatoes, the grains quinoa and amaranth, cocoa beans, vanilla, onion, peanuts, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, papaya, and avocados were among other plants grown by natives.

  • The Chavín Civilization

    • They also successfully cultivated several crops, including potatoes, quinoa, and maize.

  • The Inca People