What Family Does Quinoa Come From?
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While most people treat quinoa as a grain, consuming it much like rice or couscous, it is not a member of the grass family (Poaceae). In fact, the ancient Andean crop, with the scientific name *Chenopodium quinoa*, belongs to the Amaranthaceae family, which also includes familiar garden vegetables like spinach and beets. This botanical classification explains many of quinoa's unique nutritional and growth characteristics.
