WEBAmaranthus viridis is a cosmopolitan species in the botanical family Amaranthaceae and is commonly known as slender amaranth or green amaranth. Description [ edit ] Amaranthus viridis is an annual herb with an upright, light green stem that grows to about 60–80 cm in height.
WEBAn excellent substitute for spinach, Amaranthus viridis (Slender Amaranth) is a vigorous, erect annual or short-lived perennial with a slender branched stem and deeply veined leaves, up to 6 in. long (15 cm), with a long leaf stalk.
WEBAmaranthus viridis. First published in Sp. Pl., ed. 2.: 1405 (1763) This species is accepted. The native range of this species is SE. Mexico to Tropical America. It is an annual and grows primarily in the seasonally dry tropical biome. It is used as animal food and a medicine and for food. Taxonomy.
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Bioactive Properties and Health Benefits of Amaranthus
WEBJul 3, 2023 · Amaranthus (Amaranthus viridis L.) or Amaranth is generally taken from the word ‘Anthos’ a Greek word that means evergreen flower, belongs to Amaranthaceae family and Amaranthus genus; it is native to Mesoamerica, Mexico and Central America. Grain of amaranth is a pseudo-cereal with unique nutritional and agronomic attributes.
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(PDF) Identification, adaptability, phytochemical and nutritional
WEBSep 21, 2022 · PDF | Slender amaranth (Amaranthus viridis) has an excellent geographic adaptability to a wide range of environmental conditions such as rapid growth,... | Find, read and cite all the research you ...
WEBAmaranthus viridis L. slender amaranth. Data Source. Last Revised by: USDA NRCS National Plant Data Team. Curated and maintained by: USDA NRCS National Plant Data Team. Data Documentation. The PLANTS Database includes the following 35 data sources of Amaranthus viridis L. - Showing 1 to 25 ...
WEBFacts. Slender amaranth is native to the southern United States and Mexico, and rarely visits New England, having been collected in disturbed sites only in Massachusetts. It is used as a traditional medicine, and has been shown to have potent anti-inflammatory effects in clinical trials with rats.
WEBAmaranthus viridis is a ANNUAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. It is in leaf from April to October, in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from August to October.
WEBNavigating the botanical world often involves distinguishing between similar species. Amaranthus viridis, with its vigor and distinctive features, stands out effortlessly. The rounded stems, deeply veined mid to light green leaves, and wrinkled, indehiscent fruit capsules serve as reliable markers.
