Pigweed is a confusing common name, used in reference to several genera. Purslane ( Portulaca oleracea ) sometimes is called pigweed, as is lamb's-quarters ( Chenopodium album The pigweeds referred to ...

This plant sprouted next to my pandan and grew to this size within weeks. It has a spiky shoot at the core. What is it? It is an Amaranthus species. The most commonly encountered are the varieties of ...

Amaranth, a nutritional powerhouse, is making a comeback in Indian home gardens. This dual-harvest plant offers both leafy greens and protein-rich seeds, thriving even in hot, dry conditions. Easy to ...

DURING a recent study of the effect of continuous and short illumination on the germination of Amaranthus retroflexus seeds 1, three new facts concerning the effect of red and far-red radiation have ...

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