About Red Amaranth
Amaranthus cruentus is a flowering plant species that is native from Central Mexico to Nicaragua. It yields a nutritious staple amaranth grain, being one of three Amaranthus species cultivated as a grain source, the other two being Amaranthus hypochondriacus and Amaranthus caudatus. It has several common names, including blood amaranth, red amaranth, purple amaranth, prince's feather, and Mexican grain amaranth.
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Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Amaranthus cruentus
- Genus
- Amaranthus
- Family
- AMARANTHACEAE
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Amaranthaceae
Amaranth family
Red Amaranth belongs to the Amaranthaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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