Amaranthus, commonly known as amaranth, is a versatile and vibrant plant that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly nutritious. With its stunning foliage and edible leaves, growing ...

All amaranths are edible, including ornamentals. The seeds can be ground to make highly nutritious flour. Newly emerged leaves make colorful additions in salads, and full-sized leaves are ...

Amaranths Were Nearly Wiped Out by Colonization. Now, They’re Making a Return. Once a mainstay of Indigenous diets, the South American crop is having a resurgence in popularity, in part because ...

The fiber content in amaranth is worth noting as it helps with digestion and gut health. With some six grams of fiber per cup when cooked, amaranth keeps your bowel movements regular and prevents ...

Some amaranths grow as annuals, others as short-lived perennials. It is native to the Americas, so it’s not surprising there are also weedy amaranths that grow here, that we call pigweed.

Amaranthus caudatus came to our attention when we spotted it on the feeds of a handful of floral designers we admire. “As a florist and observer of nature, I love to find unconventional tools ...

Tropical Storm Hilary’s historic rains are great news for wildflower lovers — if you’re into shy desert blooms like the arcing spikes of fringed amaranth (Amaranthus fimbriatus), pops of ...