Amaranth
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| Common name | Amaranth |
| Scientific name | Amaranthus caudatus |
| Taxonomic group | Amaranthaceae |
| Source | Dan L. Perlman |
| Economic botany | Food plants |
| Food plants | Vegetables; Grains and cereals |
Amaranth. Originally from Meso-America, the seeds of some amaranth plants can be cooked like a grain, while the leaves of others are eaten as cooked vegetables.
