Amaranthus (Ramdana / Chaulai)

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Family: Amaranthaceae

Habit: Can be annuals or perennials; often herbaceous.

Leaves: Usually alternate, simple, and can vary in shape and size; often ovate or lanceolate.

Flowers: Small, inconspicuous, and clustered in dense spikes or panicles; can be green, red, or purple.

Fruit: A small, dry seed enclosed in a bristly or membranous husk.

Growth: Some species are cultivated for their edible leaves and seeds, while others are considered ornamental or weedy.

Uses: Edible (e.g., Amaranth grain, Amaranthus retroflexus), ornamental, and sometimes used in traditional medicine.

Country Of Origin : India

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    Amaranthaceae: The botanical family to which Amaranthus belongs.

    Annual/Perennial: Types of growth habits; annuals complete their life cycle in one year, while perennials live for multiple years.

    Inflorescence: The arrangement of flowers on the plant; in Amaranthus, these are often dense and spike-like.

    Edible Seeds: Refers to the grains produced by some Amaranthus species, which are high in protein and nutrients.

    Ornamental: Cultivated for decorative purposes due to their colorful foliage or flowers.

    Weedy: Some Amaranthus species are considered invasive or problematic in agricultural settings.



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