Amaranth
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Amaranth
Amaranthus retroflexus
Amaranth is a vibrant plant with colorful flowers that can be red, purple, or gold. It grows tall and strong in gardens and fields, adding beauty to the landscape.
Habitat: Gardens, Fields
Appearance
The Amaranth is a tall, upright plant with sturdy, often reddish stems and broad green leaves. Its small, greenish flowers are packed tightly into dense, bristly spikes at the top and in leaf axils, sometimes tinged with red.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderCaryophyllalesFamilyAmaranthaceaeGenusAmaranthus
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Amaranth seeds are tiny but mighty, packed with more protein than most other grains!
Ancient Aztecs relied on Amaranth as a super-grain, vital for their food and sacred rituals!
The word 'Amaranth' means 'unfading' in Greek, for its long-lasting and vibrant flower clusters!
This plant has a unique reddish taproot, giving it the common name 'Redroot Pigweed'!
Special abilities
Ability
Seed Super-Producer
Amaranth produces tens of thousands of tiny seeds per plant, helping it spread widely and survive even harsh conditions.
Ability
Drought Buster
Amaranth can grow in dry, poor soils, a special ability that helps it thrive where many other plants struggle.
Ability
Rapid Growth Power
Amaranth has incredibly fast growth, allowing it to quickly establish itself and outcompete other plants for vital resources.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-250 cm
- Spread
- 30-100 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.1-0.3 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer_fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Wind
Ecological connections
eats
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
Feeds on the numerous seeds.
eats
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
Browses on the young foliage.
eats
Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle
Chaetocnema concinna
Larvae can tunnel into stems.
Traits
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Nut Bearing
Nut bearing plants produce hard-shelled fruits, commonly known as nuts, which contain a single seed and are a valuable food source.
Grain Crop
This human use trait denotes species cultivated as grain crops, harvested for their edible dry seeds (grains), which are a staple food source.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
Ancient Lineage
This trait signifies organisms belonging to a very old evolutionary group with ancestors dating back millions of years.
Also known as
PigweedRedroot Pigweedamaranths
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Enjoy the beauty of amaranth from a distance and avoid picking or eating plants without an adult's permission.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Amaranth?
30-250 cm
How wide does Amaranth spread?
30-100 cm
How big are the flowers on Amaranth?
0.1-0.3 cm
When does Amaranth bloom?
Summer_fall
Is Amaranth edible?
Yes
Is Amaranth toxic?
None
What is Amaranth's lifecycle?
Annual
How is Amaranth pollinated?
Wind
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