Amaranthus retroflexus

Amaranthus retroflexus is a species of flowering plant. It goes by common names such as Red-root Amaranth, Redroot Pigweed, Common Amaranth.Amaranth may be seen by many as a weed- however in the organic garden it is useful as a soil aerator. The leaves can be eaten and are said to taste like spinach
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