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	Amaranthus hypochondriacus
		Amaranthus has a long, distinguished history as a religious and ceremonial plant and as a food.
		Amaranthus, also commonly known as love-lies-bleeding and tassel-flower, is one of about 50 species of coarse annual herbs in the Amaranthaceae family and is related to gomphrena and celosia.
		Amaranthus is a popular choice in arrangements since its striking shades and forms add bold color and interesting texture to floral designs.
	www.flowerpossibilities.com /encyclopedia/21.html (135 words)

	The Flower Expert - Flowers Encyclopedia presents a detailed account of Amaranthus
		Amaranthus is a showy and exotic plant, ideal for beds and borders.
		The stamens on the Amaranthus are generally united for part or all of the length into a membranous tube or crown-like structure, sometimes with tiny appendages between the anthers.
		Amaranthus was one of the staple foodstuffs of the Incas, and is known as the kiwicha in the Andes today.
	www.theflowerexpert.com /content/growingflowers/flowersandseasons/amaranthus (841 words)

	Amaranthus in Flora of North America @ efloras.org
		Morphologic terminology in Amaranthus, as used in different floristic and taxonomic treatments, is rather confusing, especially regarding the terms applied to inflorescences and flowers.
		The degree and scope of hybridization in Amaranthus are often overestimated, especially by European authors, and some taxa described as putative hybrids are in fact nonhybrid infraspecific forms of morphologically variable species.
		Species of Amaranthus were widely used by prehistoric and modern Native Americans as food, forage for livestock, medicinal plants, and, occasionally, for some other uses, such as face and body paint, ceremonial items, and fuel (S. Cheatham et al.
	www.efloras.org /florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=101257 (2213 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Synonymy: Amaranthus berlandieri (Moq.) Uline & Bray, Amaranthus polygonoides ssp.
		Synonymy: Amaranthus bouchonii Thellung, Amaranthus bracteosus Uline & Bray, Amaranthus retroflexus var.
		prostrata Uline & Bray, Acnida tuberculata Moq., Amaranthus altissimus Riddell, Amaranthus ambigens Standl., Amaranthus tuberculatus var.
	www.csdl.tamu.edu /FLORA/cgi/ruled_html_query?colldir=kartesz/mgdata&collname=bonap98&query=Amaranthus (745 words)

	Amaranthus Plant Seeds from around the world in Retail Packs
		A green variety of amaranthus that grows quickly to 3 ft. with richly variegated foliage.
		A most unusual amaranthus growing about 18 inches tall with emerald green bloom in colorful, upright spikes.
		This form of amaranthus grows quickly to 3 ft. with richly variegated foliage.
	www.seedman.com /amaran.htm (225 words)

	Amaranth - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The amaranths (also called pigweeds) comprise the genus Amaranthus, a widely distributed genus of short-lived herbs, occurring mostly in temperate and tropical regions.
		Amaranthus blitoides (Mat Amaranth, Prostrate Amaranth, Prostrate Pigweed)
		Amaranthus retroflexus (Red-root Amaranth, Redroot Pigweed, Common Amaranth)
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Amaranth (1456 words)

	USS Amaranthus
		Renamed Amaranthus and fitted out at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, she was commissioned on 12 July 1864, Acting Master Enos O. Adams in command.
		The Seeretary of the Navy assigned the tug to the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron; but she was kept in the Delaware River performing towing duties, and did not join her squadron until she reached Port Royal, S.C., on 6 August.
		On both occasions, Confederate shore batteries at Fort Moultrie fired upon the Union blockaders, a spent 10-inch shell struck Amaranthus' starboard counter, damaging the tug aufficiently to require her to enter a nearby inlet for repairs.
	www.multied.com /NAVY/Tug/Amaranthus.html (338 words)

	Amaranthus in Flora of Pakistan @ efloras.org
		Amaranthus is a genus of considerable difficulty to the taxonomist, especially the “grain amaranths”, which have long been cultivated.
		Type species: Amaranthus caudatus L. Although the species concept employed therein is not adopted in the present account, the interesting and important account of the grain amaranths by Sauer [Ann.
		Amaranthus hypochondriacus and Amaranthus cruentus, treated by Sauer as full species)-and their past and present cultivation, including within our own region and adjacent territories.
	www.efloras.org /florataxon.aspx?flora_id=5&taxon_id=101257 (594 words)

	Amaranthus - Floral - Denver Plants
		Amaranthus is available nearly year round with occasional breaks in supply.
		Amaranthus is offered in upright and hanging forms in green (Viridis), red, and bronze,.
		Upright Amaranthus has ridged flowers that remain upright.
	www.denverplants.com /floral/html/amaranthus.htm (187 words)

	AMARANTHUS TRICOLOR - AMARANTH.
		Amaranthus tricolor is very closely related to Amaranthus spinosus and Amaranthus dubius.
		The leaves of the Amaranthus species are used as vegetable in Suriname; even very young children can eat these!
		Amaranthus species are rich in calcium, iron and vitamins.
	www.tropilab.com /amaranth.html (171 words)

	PLANTS Profile for Amaranthus blitum (purple amaranth) \| USDA PLANTS
		Amaranthus blitum L. View 23 genera in Amaranthaceae, 45 species in Amaranthus or click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles.
		Amaranthus blitum L. This plant is introduced to the United States from another country or countries.
		Amaranthus blitum L. View species account and distribution map from Flora of North America (FNA).
	plants.usda.gov /java/profile?symbol=AMBL2 (203 words)

	Amaranthus cruentus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Amaranthus cruentus is a common species of flowering plant that yields the nutritious staple amaranth grain.
		It is one of three Amaranthus species cultivated as a grain source, the other two being A.
		This species was in use as a food source in Central America as early as 4000 BC.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Amaranthus_cruentus (234 words)

	Amaranthus tricolor (vegetable group)
		Amaranthus are excellent raw in salads, used as a steamed vegetable, and included in soups and stews.
		Other strains of Amaranthus tricolor bear large leaves in brilliant shades of red, yellow, bronze and green on handsome plants reaching up to 6 feet high.
		They make a strong statement in large borders, in large beds, and even in pots.
	www.mobot.org /gardeninghelp/plantfinder/Plant.asp?code=A688 (231 words)

	Thursday's Plant -- Amaranthus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		If sown in plug trays (288s and 512s), seedlings should be ready to transplant in three to four weeks depending on plug size.
		Amaranthus is similar to celosia as it prefers temperatures of 70F-75F and high light levels after germination.
		Amaranthus produces strong stems, especially if calcium nitrate-based fertilizers are used.
	www.greenbeam.com /features/plant030600.stm (450 words)

	Amaranth -- Amaranthus spp. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		There are several cultivated species of the genus Amaranthus collectively called amaranths.
		tricolor L. Amaranthus edulis is a grain amaranth reported to be exceptionally high in lysine - a critical amino acid often deficient in plant protein.
		Permission is granted to others to use these materials in part or in full for educational purposes, provided that full credit is given to the UF/IFAS, citing the publication, its source, and date of publication.
	edis.ifas.ufl.edu /MV006 (512 words)

	Amaranthus
		Amaranthus—a wooden-hulled screw tug built at Philadelphia in 1864 by Bishop, Son, and Company—was purchased by the Navy there as Christiana on 1 July 1864.
		The Secretary of the Navy assigned the tug to the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron; but she was kept in the Delaware River performing towing duties, and did not join her squadron until she reached Port Royal, S.C., on 6 August.
		On both occasions, Confederate shore batteries at Fort Moultrie fired upon the Union blockaders; a spent 10-inch shell struck Amaranthus' starboard counter, damaging the tug sufficiently to require her to enter a nearby inlet for repairs.
	www.history.navy.mil /danfs/a7/amaranthus.htm (346 words)

	Amaranthus (pigweeds) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Species of Amaranthus are cultivated and the leaves cooked like spinach ('morogo').
		Amaranthus become poisonous if grown on nutrient rich soils (e.g.
		Brenan, J.P.M. The genus Amaranthus in southern Africa.
	www.museums.org.za /bio/plants/amaranthaceae/amaranthus.htm (110 words)

	Amaranthus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Status: Amaranthus powellii is not a declared weed under the Noxious Weeds Act 1964.
		Weed Impact: Amaranthus is usually a weed of run down or neglected areas.
		A range of herbicides are registered for use on amaranthus in Tasmania including glyphosate, simazine and prometryn.
	www.weeds.asn.au /weeds/txts/amrthn.html (316 words)

	Wisconsin Vascular Plants: Genus Details Page
		Amaranthus albus L. Amaranthus albus L. blitoides S.Watson
		Amaranthus caudatus L. Amaranthus caudatus L. hybridus L. Amaranthus cruentus L. Amaranthus hybridus L. Amaranthus hybridus L. retroflexus L. Amaranthus hybridus L. tuberculatus (Moq.) J.D.Sauer
		Amaranthus powellii S.Watson X A. retroflexus L. Amaranthus powellii S.Watson X A. tuberculatus (Moq.) J.D.Sauer
	www.botany.wisc.edu /wisflora/scripts/genusdetail.asp?Genus=Amaranthus (68 words)

	Plant Guide: Amaranthus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		In good conditions, amaranthus can grow to be 5' or more, with huge cascades of red flowers.
		Sow from seed in late spring, after all danger of frost is past.
		Consider height when you sow, as amaranthus can grow to be 6' tall.
	www.gardenerspath.com /plantguide/amaranthus.html (114 words)

	Amaranthus
		Botanical Facts: Amaranthus is a popular and easy to grow garden flower.
		Design Notes: Hanging Amaranthus, a variety with drooping slender spikes up to 18 inches long adds dramatic interest to floral designs and is very popular among floral designers.
		Purchasing Hints: Purchase when the blooms are open, but still bright, and the foliage is green and turgid.
	www.floraldesigninstitute.com /page004.06.009.htm (120 words)

	Re: Amaranthus
		In order to >complete our engineer studies, we have to work out a final thesis that we >would like to dedicate to the rural development, the food security and all >the themes related to developing countries.
		I can't be sure it's the species you are interested in, Amaranthus crespus, but anyway this is what I know: In swahili it is called mchicha, in english sometimes "African spinach" and it is grown for the leaves, not the grain.
		It is easy to grow (in the tropics - I have tried in my home in Sweden also but not succeded very well) and also available in small bundles in any marketplace.
	www.ibiblio.org /london/agriculture/forums/sustainable-agriculture/msg01658.html (461 words)

	Amaranthus spinosus - Spiny amaranth, pakai kuku (Amaranthaceae) - Plants of Hawaii - Thumbnail Images (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Amaranthus spinosus - Spiny amaranth, pakai kuku (Amaranthaceae) - Plants of Hawaii - Thumbnail Images
		HEAR > USGS > Starr > Plants of Hawaii > Family Index > Species Index > Thumbnails > Slideshow
		This page was created on November 01, 2002 by Starr, and was last updated on March 03, 2007 by Starr.
	www.hear.org /starr/hiplants/images/thumbnails/html/amaranthus_spinosus.htm (62 words)

	M.M.P.N.D. - Sorting Amaranthus names
		Amaranthus albus L. Amaranthus ascendens Loisel -> Amaranthus blitum L. Amaranthus ascendens Lois.
		Amaranthus paniculatus L. Amaranthus cruentus L. Amaranthus polystachyus Willd.
		SYNONYM(S) : Amaranthus blitum auct., non L., Amaranthus angustifolia Lam., Amaranthus angustifolia Lam.
	www.plantnames.unimelb.edu.au /Sorting/Amaranthus.html (716 words)

	purevolume™ \| Amaranthus
		Amaranthus presents a style that will make you cry with emotions of love, lust, joy, and hatred.
		With appearances with acts such as Darkest Hour, Dead To Fall, Martyr AD, Evergreen Terrace, The Red Chord, A Life Once Lost, and many others Amaranthus' shows guarantee that you will leave feeling breathless and at a loss for words.
		We are using this down time, while we save for a new van, to write a new record.
	www.purevolume.com /amaranthus/photos (268 words)

	University of Mississippi - Pullen Herbarium (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Accepted Name: Amaranthus albus L. Source: Gunn, C.R., T.M. Pullen, E.A. Stadelbacher, J.M. Chandler, and J. Barnes.
		Accepted Name: Amaranthus hypochondriacus L. Source: Lucile McCook, University of Mississippi.
		Accepted Name: Amaranthus viridis L. Source: Gunn, C.R., T.M. Pullen, E.A. Stadelbacher, J.M. Chandler, and J. Barnes.
	www.mcsr.olemiss.edu /herbarium/echecklist.php?genus=Amaranthus (370 words)

	Plant Viruses Online - Amaranthus mosaic (?) potyvirus
		Virions filamentous; not enveloped; usually flexuous; with a clear modal length; of 700-728 nm; 14 nm wide.
		Phatak (1965) reported a mosaic disease of Amaranthus lividus and A.
		(1972) reported its virion morphology and it has since been considered a member of the potyvirus group (Mali, 1985), but its possible relationship with amaranthus leaf mottle potyvirus (Hollings and Brunt, 1981; Lovisolo and Lisa, 1976) needs to be tested.
	image.fs.uidaho.edu /vide/descr016.htm (279 words)

	PLANTS Profile for Amaranthus retroflexus (redroot amaranth) \| USDA PLANTS
		Amaranthus retroflexus L. Click on a thumbnail to view an image, or see all the Amaranthus thumbnails at the PLANTS Gallery
		Amaranthus retroflexus L. View 23 genera in Amaranthaceae, 45 species in Amaranthus
		Amaranthus retroflexus L. Click on a scientific name below to expand it in the PLANTS Classification Report.
	plants.usda.gov /java/profile?symbol=AMRE (295 words)

	AMARANTHUS Amaranth, Annual Flower
		Coarse plants, but very showy, the various sorts of Amaranthus may be successfully cultivated in poor soils where they thrive excellently.
		The various sorts of Amaranthus are closely allied to the Pigweeds and Celosias, but the latter are daintier and have flowers of lovelier colors.
		At best these annuals are rather coarse and have only a limited value in the garden.
	www.backyardgardener.com /annual/annual04.html (441 words)

	Amaranthus hybridus
		Scientific name: Amaranthus hybridus L. Synonym(s) of Sc.
		Name per country: DE : Bastard-Amarant ; ES : amaranto hibrido ; FR : amarante hybride ; IT : amaranto a spiga verde ; PT : bredo ; EN : green amaranth ;
		- Risk of confusion with Amaranthus cruentus L., Amaranthus bouchonii Thell.
	www.dijon.inra.fr /hyppa/hyppa-a/amach_ah.htm (154 words)

	Swallowtail Garden Seeds - Amaranthus Seeds - Amaranthus Caudatus
		Swallowtail Garden Seeds - Amaranthus Seeds - Amaranthus Caudatus
		This stunning accent plant is ideal for beds, borders or containers; growing 3-5 feet tall and producing ropelike bright red tassels over a long summer and fall season.
		A very fast growing amaranthus that blooms in only 9 weeks from sowing.
	www.swallowtailgardenseeds.com /annuals/amaranthus.html (177 words)

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