Amaranthus hybridus hypochondriacus

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Definition

Noun: - A tall, showy annual plant native to tropical America, characterized by hairy stems and long spikes of typically red flowers that grow above leaves with a deep purple flush. Its seeds are frequently used as a cereal grain.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The gardener cultivated Amaranthus hybridus hypochondriacus for its striking red flower spikes and nutritious seeds.
    • As an ancient grain, the seeds of Amaranthus hybridus hypochondriacus are gluten-free and high in protein.
Advanced Usage
  • This term is a precise botanical name (binomial nomenclature with a subspecies or variety designation). In non-scientific contexts, common names like "Prince-of-Wales feather" or "red amaranth" are often used instead.
  • It is used to specify this particular cultivated variety within the species, distinguished by its ornamental and cereal grain qualities.
Variants and Related Words
  • Common Names: Prince-of-Wales feather, red amaranth, purple amaranth.
  • Related Botanical Terms: (genus), (species), grain amaranth, pseudocereal.
Synonyms
  • Prince-of-Wales feather
  • Red amaranth
  • Purple amaranth
Related Phrases
  • Grain amaranth: A phrase describing amaranth plants, including , cultivated primarily for their edible seeds.
  • Pseudocereal: A category for plants like that are used like cereals but are not true grasses.
Noun
  1. tall showy tropical American annual having hairy stems and long spikes of usually red flowers above leaves deeply flushed with purple; seeds often used as cereal

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