Amaranthus (Ramdana / Chaulai)
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.
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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.
