Amaranth is the name given to a group of approximately 70 species of annual or short-lived perennial plants in the genus Amaranthus including several species of aggressive edible weeds native to the US such as Amaranthus retroflexus (redroot pigweed). Amaranths are branching broad-leaved plants with egg-shaped or rhombic leaves which may be smooth or covered in tiny hairs. The leaves have prominent veins, can be green or red in color and have long petioles. The plants produce single flowers ... Multi-cut Amaranth variety Light green leaves and succulent stem, rich in calcium and iron, moderately resistant to white rust, yields 25-30 t/ha in 8 cuttings in 90 days duration. Recommended for cultivation in Karnataka. The most popular cultivars from the amaranthus genus that you can either grow for their vibrant large flowers, their edible leaves and seeds, or both. Amaranthus is a cosmopolitan group of more than 50 species which make up the genus of annual or short-lived perennial plants collectively known as amaranths . Some names include "prostrate pigweed" and "love lies bleeding". [1][2] Some amaranth species are cultivated as leaf vegetables, pseudocereals, and ornamental plants. [3]
