Sharp tipped, oval leaves and long petioules on tall, erect annual weed. Hairy stems. Grows in moist areas and fields. Weed common to the most of the United States. Seed reproduction.
Amaranthus edulis ( Bolivia 153 Amaranth )
Produces a red seed head containing dark purple to black seeds. Rare. Amaranth is a traditional seed crop grown by the Aztecs and Southwest peoples as a grain. The grain is high in Lysine and the young leaves are high […]
Amaranthus cruentus ( Purple Amaranth )
Lance-shaped purplish-green leaves. The flowerhead is composed of cylindrical cymes of red-suffused green leaves. Produces seed used traditionally in Mexico as a confection with honey and popped seeds. Amaranth is a traditional seed crop grown by the Aztecs and Southwest […]
Amaranthus cruentus ( Orange Giant Amaranth )
Plant reaches 6 feet tall with brilliant orange seed heads, that contain white seeds. A bright and vibrant appearance in the garden. Rare. Amaranth is a traditional seed crop grown by the Aztecs and Southwest peoples as a grain. The […]
Amaranthus cruentus ( Multicolor Amaranth )
Produces multicolored seeds, red to yellow, or green. Greater yields than Amaranthus hypochondriacus, and later maturing. Rare variety. Amaranth is a traditional seed crop grown by the Aztecs and Southwest peoples as a grain. The grain is high in Lysine […]
Amaranthus cruentus ( Mayo Grain Amaranth )
Produces black seed used traditionally in Sonora, Mexico for the dishes Atole and Pinole. Leaves are used as greens. Amaranth is a traditional seed crop grown by the Aztecs and Southwest peoples as a grain. The grain is high in […]
Amaranthus cruentus ( Hopi Red Dye Amaranth )
A tall variety with red plumes, used as a food dye. Amaranth is a traditional seed crop grown by the Aztecs and Southwest peoples as a grain. The grain is high in Lysine and the young leaves are high in […]
Amaranthus blitum ( Livid Amaranth )
Dense clusters of green flowers and oval leaves on erect annual weed. Long petioles. Grows in lawns, pastures, and gardens. Weed common to the southeastern United States. Seed reproduction. Edible.
Alyogyne huegelii ( Santa Cruz Blue Hibiscus )
This evergreen shrub has an upright, arching form and rough textured, dark green leaves. Glossy, large purple-blue flowers appear from spring to fall. Attractive specimen plant, especially in a container. Prune as needed to encourage a full, compact shape. For […]
Alyogyne cuneiformis ( White Alyogyne )
This evergreen shrub has an upright, arching form and rough textured, dark green leaves. Glossy, large, white flowers with a dark red center appear from spring to fall. Attractive specimen plant. Prune as needed to encourage a full, compact shape. […]
