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Amaranthus

Amaranthus , collectively known as amaranth or pigweed , is a cosmopolitan genus of herbs. Approximately 60 species are presently recognized, with inflorescences and foliage ranging from purple and red to gold. Members of this genus share many characteristics and uses with members of the closely related genus Celosia .

Although several species are often considered weeds, people around the world value amaranths as leaf vegetables, cereals and ornamentals.

The word comes from the Greek amarantos (Αμάρανθος or Αμάραντος) the "one that does not wither," or the never-fading (flower).

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Amaranthus

Amaranthus, collectively known as amaranth or pigweed, is a cosmopolitan genus of herbs. Approximately 60 species are presently recognized, with inflorescences and foliage ranging ...

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Flowers are all colors but blue. This type of flower blooms in 45 to 50 days from sowing and very rarely requires additional water than what the rain provides. Scented silk flowers are also being used nowadays as they have longevity and can be kept as a memory

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