Definition

Noun: * A tall annual herb (Amaranthus caudatus) of the amaranth family, cultivated for its long, drooping, rope-like clusters of tiny red or green flowers, its edible young leaves, and its seeds which can be used as a grain.

Usage

• The term is a scientific botanical name. It is used in formal, academic, or horticultural contexts to refer specifically to this plant species.
• It functions as a singular noun. When referring to multiple plants, the plural form is "Amaranthus caudatus" plants or specimens.

Examples

• In a garden catalog: "For a dramatic vertical accent, consider planting in your border."
• In a botanical text: " is characterized by its long, tassel-like inflorescences."
• In a gardening guide: "The seeds of are highly nutritious and can be popped like popcorn or ground into flour."

Advanced Usage

• The plant is often grown ornamentally for its striking, pendulous flower heads.
• In agriculture and nutrition, it is valued as a dual-purpose crop: a leafy green (vegetable) and a pseudocereal (grain).

Variants and Related Words

• Common Names: Love-lies-bleeding, tassel flower, velvet flower, foxtail amaranth, quilete.
• Genus: (the genus containing all amaranth species).
• Cultivar: 'Viridis' (a green-flowered cultivar of ).

Synonyms

• Love-lies-bleeding (primary common name)
• Tassel flower

Different Meanings

• As a scientific name, refers exclusively to this single plant species. It does not have other unrelated meanings. The common name "love-lies-bleeding" is also specific to this plant.

Noun

1. young leaves widely used as leaf vegetables; seeds used as cereal