Amaranthus
Amaranthus
Amaranthus, pronounced as /æməˈrænθəs/, is a cosmopolitan genus of annual or short-lived perennial plants. Some amaranth species are cultivated as leaf vegetables, pseudocereals, and ornamental plants. Most of the species from Amaranthus are summer annual weeds and are commonly referred to as pigweed.
Etymology
The name Amaranthus derives from the Greek amarantos (ἀμάραντος), which means "unfading" and was used to refer to an imaginary, undying flower. The term has a dual meaning, as it also signifies the plant's ability to retain its vibrant colors even after being cut and dried.
Related Terms
- Pseudocereals: Non-grasses that are used in much the same way as cereals.
- Leaf vegetables: Also known as leafy greens, salad greens, pot herbs, vegetable greens, or simply greens, are plant leaves eaten as a vegetable.
- Ornamental plants: Plants that are grown for decorative purposes in gardens and landscape design projects, as houseplants, cut flowers and specimen display.
- Pigweed: A common name for several plants species, some of which belong to the genus Amaranthus.
See Also
- Amaranthus caudatus
- Amaranthus cruentus
- Amaranthus dubius
- Amaranthus hypochondriacus
- Amaranthus retroflexus
- Amaranthus spinosus
- Amaranthus tricolor
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Amaranthus
- Wikipedia's article - Amaranthus
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