Amaranth

Amaranthus cruentis x powellii
Amaranthaceae

Growth Habit

Herbaceous

Description

Used by the Hopis as a ceremonial food dye to produce red cornbread. Young plants make nutritious steamed greens. Seeds are ground into a high protein, gluten-free flour.

Source of plant

Pinetree Garden Seeds

USDA Hardiness Zone

10

Special characteristics

food, other ethnobotanical uses