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Amaranthus tricolor 'Red Army'
| Family Name: | Amaranthaceae |
| Common Name: | Chinese Spinach, Callaloo, Joseph's Coat, Fountain Plant, Love-lies-bleeding, 红苋菜 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Maximum Height | 1.5 m |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Exotic (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A herbaceous shrub which grows up to an average of 1.2 m high and 1.0 m wide. |
| Foliage | It has bright red mature leaves. |
| Flowers | Flowers occurs as red inflorescence in the form of spike. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts (Edible Leaves) Food (Fruit & Vegetable) [Others]: Young tender leaves are eaten in salads and was reported to have a delicate pea-like flavour. Matured leaves are eaten steamed or soups. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
| Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Flowerbed / Border, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Red |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Red |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
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Others
| Master ID | 32326 |
| Species ID | 6734 |
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