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Did you know there's a forgotten veggie that once dominated European gardens? Welcome to the curious tale of Good King Henry.
Originally a common staple throughout Europe, Good King Henry, also known as Chenopodium bonus-henricus, held an important culinary role before the 16th century. Rich in vitamins and minerals, this perennial plant offered locals a free source of green leafy vegetables much before the era of supermarkets. Its popularity, however, began to wane as introduced crops such as potato and spinach gradually took over European kitchen gardens in the late 1500s. Good King Henry eventually faded into obscurity, today known mostly to botanists and historians. They shower accolades on this forgotten champion of European kitchens for its hardiness and the nutritional punch it packed. While today it is considered a 'forgotten' or 'heritage' vegetable, enthusiasts and sustainable living advocates in modern times are resurrecting its cultivation, hoping for a comeback of this once-beloved veggie.

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