amaranths
Legendary eternal blooms
Amaranths are plants of a genus known for their colorful flower clusters and edible seeds and leaves.
Some species are cultivated as grain crops or leafy vegetables; others grow as weeds or ornamentals.
The plant's flowers retain their color when dried, which inspired its name from a Greek word meaning unfading.
In poetry, amaranth appears as an imaginary flower that never withers: immortal amaranth.
Leafy edible plants
- callalooCaribbean cooked greens dish
- sautéedCooked quickly in fat
- steamedHeated by vapor
- edible leavesConsumable plant foliage
vegetable · stir-fry · Caribbean · Mexican cuisine · Greek cuisine · African cuisine · potherb · nutritious
Non-grass grain substitute
- quinoaEdible seed from Andes
- gluten-freeContaining no wheat protein
- proteinFolded amino chain
- seedsPlant embryos in casings
ancient grain · Aztec · Inca · harvest · popped · flour · porridge · atole
Colored bloom segments
- bloomFlower or flourishing state
- plumesShowy feathers or rising columns
- inflorescencePlant's complete bloom arrangement
- tasselOrnamental hanging cluster
crimson · magenta · cockscomb · ornamental · garden · bouquet · arrangement · cut flower
Deep purplish-red shade
- magentaVivid purplish-red hue
- purpleHue between crimson and azure
- redPrimary color, warm
- burgundyDeep purplish red
fuchsia · vibrant · pigment · vivid · rich · saturated · intense · bold
Exemption from death
- unfadingNot losing intensity
- everlastingLasting for all time
- undyingLasting without end
- eternalLasting without end
mythology · Greek · imperishable · timeless · endurance · constancy · devotion · remembrance
Folded amino chain
- lysineEssential amino acid
- ironElement twenty-six
- calciumElement twenty, builds bones
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
fiber · amino acids · antioxidants · phosphorus · zinc · vitamins · manganese · squalene
greens
Leafy edible plants
edible leaves · vegetable · stir-fry · Caribbean · Mexican cuisine · Greek cuisine · African cuisine · potherb · nutritious · harvest
pseudocereal
Non-grass grain substitute
- quinoaEdible seed from Andes
- gluten-freeContaining no wheat protein
- proteinFolded amino chain
seeds · ancient grain · Aztec · Inca · harvest · popped · flour · porridge · atole · cultivation
petals
Colored bloom segments
- bloomFlower or flourishing state
- plumesShowy feathers or rising columns
- inflorescencePlant's complete bloom arrangement
tassel · crimson · magenta · cockscomb · ornamental · garden · bouquet · arrangement · cut flower · florist
crimson
Deep purplish-red shade
burgundy · fuchsia · vibrant · pigment · vivid · rich · saturated · intense · bold · striking
immortality
Exemption from death
- unfadingNot losing intensity
- everlastingLasting for all time
- undyingLasting without end
eternal · mythology · Greek · imperishable · timeless · endurance · constancy · devotion · remembrance · mourning
protein
Folded amino chain
magnesium · fiber · amino acids · antioxidants · phosphorus · zinc · vitamins · manganese · squalene · nutrient-dense
amaranthsorchids
Tropical flowering plants
hothouse flowers · roses · lilies · gardenias · camellias
amaranthsmorning glories
Twining vines, trumpet blooms
cherry blossoms · mayflies · wilting flowers · day lilies · poppies