About Joseph's Coat
Amaranthus tricolor, known as edible amaranth, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Amaranthus, part of the family Amaranthaceae. The plant is often cultivated for ornamental and culinary purposes. It is known as bireum in Korea; tampala, tandaljo, or tandalja bhaji in India; callaloo in the Caribbean; and Joseph's coat in other areas, in reference to the Biblical story of Joseph and the coat of many colors. Although it is native to South and South-East Asia, A. tricolor is one of several species of amaranth cultivated in warm regions across the world. Cultivars have striking yellow, red, and green foliage.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Amaranthus tricolor
- Genus
- Amaranthus
- Family
- AMARANTHACEAE
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Amaranthaceae
Amaranth family
Joseph's Coat belongs to the Amaranthaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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