Green amaranth - Photo by Forest and Kim Starr
Green amaranth is a species of vegetable in the Amaranth family (Amaranthaceae). The leaves are edible.
Note that there are several species of Amarathus, which often share the same common names.
Names
Scientific
Amaranthus viridis
English
African spinach
Green amaranth
Slender amaranth
Spanish
Amaranto verde
French
Amarante verte
Épinard du Congo
Épinard vert
Taxonomy
Order
Caryophyllales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Amaranthus
Species
Amaranthus viridis (Green amaranth)
Crop categories
Leaf vegetables
Subtropical crops
Tropical crops
Vegetables
Wild-harvested crops
Pictures
Green amaranth - Photo by Forest and Kim Starr