Amaranthus hybridus erythrostachys
- noun
- Specialized
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amaranto híbrido
- The tall spikes of red flowers make Amaranthus hybridus erythrostachys a striking plant in tropical gardens.
Examples
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Farmers in some regions cultivate Amaranthus hybridus erythrostachys for its nutritious seeds.
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The leaves of Amaranthus hybridus erythrostachys are notable for their deep purple flush.
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The garden features stunning Amaranthus hybridus erythrostachys plants.
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Have you seen the Amaranthus hybridus erythrostachys in bloom?
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Farmers in some regions cultivate Amaranthus hybridus erythrostachys for its nutritious seeds.
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The tall spikes of red flowers make Amaranthus hybridus erythrostachys a striking plant in tropical gardens.
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Have you seen the Amaranthus hybridus erythrostachys in bloom?
Synonyms
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A tall garden plant with long colorful flower spikes
A tall plant with red flowers and edible leaves and seeds
A tall American annual with hairy stems, long red flower spikes, and seeds used as cereal
A tall tropical plant with long red flower spikes and purple leaves whose seeds are eaten as cereal
A tall plant with purple leaves and red flower spikes whose seeds people eat
A tall tropical plant with long red flower spikes and edible seeds
A tall plant with red flower spikes whose leaves people eat and whose seeds people use for food
Surface Forms
Morphology
Amaranthus + hybridus + erythrostachys
This is a scientific Latin binomial (taxonomic) name whose second and third elements are not ordinary English words and lack dictionary definitions here, so a B1 learner who only 'knows the constituent words' (as given) cannot compositionally derive the descriptive meaning. Taxonomic names function as labels rather than transparent descriptions, so the overall plant description is not predictable from these parts for typical learners.
Etymology
Amaranthus hybridus erythrostachys gets its name from old words that create a clear picture: Amaranthus suggests 'never-fading' flowers, hybridus means a 'mixed' kind, and erythrostachys means 'red spike' for its long red flower spikes. So the name helps you remember a tall, showy plant with long red flower spikes and seeds often used like a cereal.