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Questions and Answers: 2014

Question: My friend planted a bunch of random Vegetable plants and doesn't know what this is. Please help :)

  • Question

    My friend planted a bunch of random Vegetable plants and doesn't know what this is. Please help :)

    Answer

    Dear kelseeyleigh, I cannot be sure from your photograph, as I would need to see some close-up features. However, it appears to be a species of the genus Amaranthus (common name is amaranth). These are wild and cultivated plants that are used in traditional cuisine for both their young leaves and (later in the season) their mature fruits. If you do have additional photographs, please provide them, along with your location (knowing where the image was taken is very important for plant identification).