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• Good-King-Henry
  Good-King-Henry

  noun

  a European, chenopodiaceous weed, Chenopodium bonus-henricus, naturalized in North America, having spinachlike leaves.
• Good King Henry
  Good King Henry

  noun

  a weedy edible chenopodiaceous plant, Chenopodium bonus-henricus , of N Europe, W Asia, and North America, having arrow-shaped leaves and clusters of small green flowers

Good-King-Henry

American  

[good-king-hen-ree] / ˈgʊdˌkɪŋˈhɛn ri /

noun

Good-King-Henries plural

1. a European, chenopodiaceous weed, Chenopodium bonus-henricus, naturalized in North America, having spinachlike leaves.

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Good King Henry British  

noun

1. a weedy edible chenopodiaceous plant, Chenopodium bonus-henricus , of N Europe, W Asia, and North America, having arrow-shaped leaves and clusters of small green flowers

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• Good-King-Henries
  plural

Etymology

Origin of Good-King-Henry

First recorded in 1895–1900

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Good King Henry

Known as "le bon roi Henri" — Good King Henry — he was remembered for his kindness and care toward his subjects.

From US News ● Jul. 9, 2016

It has been eaten in mistake for Good King Henry, which is sometimes called Mercury Goosefoot; but it is decidedly poisonous, even when cooked.

From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by Fernie, William Thomas

Ten species occur in Britain, one of which, C. Bonus-Henricus, Good King Henry, is cultivated as a pot-herb, in lieu of asparagus, under the name mercury, and all-good.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 1 "Châtelet" to "Chicago" by Various

When boiled and eaten with fried bacon in error for the English spinach, Good King Henry, it has produced sickness, drowsiness, and convulsive twitchings.

From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by Fernie, William Thomas

Stem erect, simple or sparingly branched Good King Henry, Chenopodium bonus-henricus. 8b.

From The Plants of Michigan Simple Keys for the Identification of the Native Seed Plants of the State by Gleason, Henry Allan