"A genus of plants of the natural order Amaranthaceae. This order contains nearly 300 known species, natives of tropical and temperate countries, but chiefly abounding within the tropics. They are herbs or shrubs, with simple exstipulate leaves, and flowers in heads or spikes." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Amaranth

"A genus of plants of the natural order Amaranthaceae. This order contains nearly 300 known species,…

The common name of <I>Amaranths caudates</I> is love-lies-bleeding. The plant is tall, about three to five feet. The flowers spikes are red, long, and slender.

Amarantus Caudatus

The common name of Amaranths caudates is love-lies-bleeding. The plant is tall, about three to five…

The <I>Amaranths gangeticus</i> plant is three feet tall or smaller, usually only one foot tall. The flowers grow in short spikes.

Amarantus Gangeticus

The Amaranths gangeticus plant is three feet tall or smaller, usually only one foot tall. The flowers…

<i>Salsola kali</i>. This plant is also called a Russian Thistle, Prickly Glasswort, Tumbleweed, and Glasswort. It is a member of the amaranth family and is an annually growing herb. It has a bushy stem with many branches. It produces a small, white flower. It is native on sea beaches in Europe, western Asia, North and South America, and Australia.

Prickly Saltwort

Salsola kali. This plant is also called a Russian Thistle, Prickly Glasswort, Tumbleweed, and Glasswort.…

"Four common weeds, the seeds of which are eaten by birds: a, amaranth; b, crab grass; c, ragweed; d, pigeon grass." -Department of Agriculture, 1899

Weeds

"Four common weeds, the seeds of which are eaten by birds: a, amaranth; b, crab grass; c, ragweed; d,…