Quinoa
Scientific classification
Unrecognized taxon (fix):	Plantae
Order:	Caryophyllales
Family:	Amaranthaceae
Genus:	Chenopodium
Species:	C. quinoa
Binomial name
Chenopodium quinoa Willd.
Natural distribution in red, Cultivation in green
Synonyms
Chenopodium canihua O.F.Cook Chenopodium ccoyto Toro Torr. Chenopodium ccuchi-huila Toro Torr. Chenopodium chilense Pers. nom. inval. Chenopodium guinoa Krock. Chenopodium nuttalliae Saff.

Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa; (/ˈkiːnwɑː/ or /kɪˈnoʊ.ə/, from Quechua kinwa or kinuwa) is a species of goosefoot (Chenopodium). It is a grain-like crop grown primarily for its edible seeds.

Quinoa is not a real cereal, or grain, but more of a vegetable, as it is not a member of the grass family. As a chenopod, quinoa is closely related to species such as beets, spinach, and tumbleweeds. Its leaves are also eaten as a leaf vegetable, much like amaranth. Quinoa greens are not widely available for purchase. Quinoa gives high quality protein and other nutrients. It has been called a 'superfood'.