plants
Red-root amaranth

Red-root amaranth

Latin Name: Amaranthus retroflexus
Description of Appearance: Amaranthus retroflexus is an annual herbaceous plant that can grow up to 1-2 meters tall. The leaves are green or red, lance-shaped, and can have a purple-red tinge. The flowers are small and green, blooming in dense clusters at the top of the plant.
Common Names:
  • Red-root amaranth
  • Pigweed
  • Red-root pigweed
  • Common amaranth