Phak Khom

[Kanga Japan]

I notice that Phak Khom is written two different ways:

ผักขม - and - ผักโขม

Are these both the same thing?

Thank you.

[metisdead]

Moved to the Thai Language forum.

[CharlieH]

Try the language forum

[AyG]

At the risk of being corrected by someone who knows better, both are usually translated into English as "spinach". However, ผักขม specifically refers to Amaranthus spinosus, whilst ผักโขม refers to a range of similar species - most commonly Amaranthus lividus.

[Kanga Japan]

Thank you for that information. I appreciate it.