Amaranthus
- proper noun
- /ˌæməˈrænθəs/
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Amaranthus
- The Amaranthus plant is known for its colorful flowers and is often grown in gardens.
- Amaranthus amaranth
Examples
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Some of the cited references even come from work done by Mike Amaranthus of Mycorrhizal Applications Inc. long before he created his company.
Blog text (8) -
"One species, a pigweed called Amaranthus retroflexus, was up to 40 times more effective than others tested in removing radiocesium from soil."
Academic text (2000) -
In ancient cultures, Amaranthus was valued not only for its beauty but also for its edible seeds.
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Many health enthusiasts are rediscovering Amaranthus as a nutritious grain with many uses.
Synonyms
A group of related plants with bright coloured flowers, some grown for food or decoration
Compounds
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A bushy plant that lives for one year and has leaves people can eat
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A tall tropical plant with long red flower spikes and edible seeds
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A plant that lives one year with spines where leaves meet the stem in tropical fields
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A tall tropical plant with hairy stems and long red flower spikes whose seeds are used like cereal
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A tall plant with red flower spikes whose leaves people eat and whose seeds people use for food
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A group of related plants with bright coloured flowers, some grown for food or decoration
Surface Forms
Etymology
Amaranthus comes from the Greek word amarantos meaning 'unfading' and the part -anthus meaning 'flower'. So an Amaranthus is an 'unfading flower', a nice way to remember its bright, long-lasting blooms and colorful plumes.
