Identification for Amaranth

Nanu Puri

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Dec 15, 2010, 3:03:03 AM12/15/10

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Dear members,

Could you all please confirm if the identification for this amaranth species is Amaranthus cruentus. 3 more species for confirmation/identification will follow.

Best wishes,
Arpita

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Madhuri Pejaver

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Dec 15, 2010, 3:39:34 AM12/15/10

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In Marathi called Tambada Math.

Tasty veg with onion and garlic

Madhuri

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mani nair

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Dec 15, 2010, 4:42:17 AM12/15/10

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Yes, this is Amaranthus cruentus. We call it Lal math in marathi.

Regards,

Mani.

tanay bose

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Dec 15, 2010, 9:35:29 AM12/15/10

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I also think Amaranthus cruentus

Tanay

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Muthu Karthick

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Dec 28, 2010, 2:25:24 AM12/28/10

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Yes, this tropical American plant is Amaranthus caudatus L. of Amaranthaceae.

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