Amaranth, Purple Amaranth, Mexican Grain Amaranth
Scientific Name: Amaranthus cruentus Linn.
Synonym: Amaranthus patulus
Family: Amaranthaceae
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Americas
Growth Habits: Annual, the size depends on the cultivar, up to 5 feet tall (1.5 m) or more
Propagation: Seeds
The name "amaranth" comes from the Greek for "ever lasting". There are around 60 species of Amaranthus, many are common weeds.
Amaranth seeds have been historically a stable food for pre-colombian societies. Some species are used as feed crops or eaten as greens.
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