amaranthus
Ancient seed crop
Amaranthus is a genus of plants with over sixty species, including ornamental varieties grown for their showy red or purple flower clusters and edible varieties cultivated for their leaves and seeds.
The seeds, often called amaranth grain, are gluten-free and protein-rich.
Some species are common weeds: The amaranthus took over the garden by midsummer.
Having abundant foliage
- edibleSafe to consume
- spinachEdible dark green leaves
- callalooCaribbean cooked greens dish
- chlorophyllLight-harvesting plant pigment
foliage · herbaceous · annual · tropical · seedling · pigweed · cultivar · ornamental
Non-grass grain substitute
- gluten-freeContaining no wheat protein
- quinoaEdible seed from Andes
- buckwheatTriangular-seeded pseudocereal
- proteinFolded amino chain
fiber · nutrient-dense · superfood · ancient · staple · harvest · wholegrain · millet
Deep purplish-red shade
- magentaVivid purplish-red hue
- burgundyDeep purplish red
- redPrimary color, warm
- purpleHue between crimson and azure
vibrant · vivid · brilliant · dye · pigment · ornamental · plume · tassel
Not losing intensity
- immortalityExemption from death
- everlastingLasting for all time
- eternalLasting without end
- GreekOf Athenian origin
unwilting · remembrance · constancy · devotion · Victorian · wreath · funeral · mourning
leafy
Having abundant foliage
chlorophyll · foliage · herbaceous · annual · tropical · seedling · pigweed · cultivar · ornamental · genus
pseudocereal
Non-grass grain substitute
- gluten-freeContaining no wheat protein
- quinoaEdible seed from Andes
- buckwheatTriangular-seeded pseudocereal
protein · fiber · nutrient-dense · superfood · ancient · staple · harvest · wholegrain · millet · sorghum
crimson
Deep purplish-red shade
purple · vibrant · vivid · brilliant · dye · pigment · ornamental · plume · tassel · drooping
unfading
Not losing intensity
- immortalityExemption from death
- everlastingLasting for all time
- eternalLasting without end
Greek · unwilting · remembrance · constancy · devotion · Victorian · wreath · funeral · mourning · memorial