Amaranth vs. Quinoa

Amaranthnoun

An imaginary flower that does not wither.

Amaranthnoun

Any of various herbs of the genus Amaranthus.

Amaranthnoun

The characteristic purplish-red colour of the flowers or leaves of these plants.

Amaranthnoun

(chemistry) A red to purple azo dye used as a biological stain, and in some countries in cosmetics and as a food colouring.

Amaranthnoun

(cooking) The seed of these plants, used as a cereal.

Amaranthnoun

An imaginary flower supposed never to fade.

Amaranthnoun

A genus of ornamental annual plants (Amaranthus) of many species, with green, purplish, or crimson flowers.

Amaranthnoun

A color inclining to purple.

Amaranthnoun

seed of amaranth plants used as a native cereal in Central and South America

Amaranthnoun

any of various plants of the genus Amaranthus having dense plumes of green or red flowers; often cultivated for food

Amaranth

Amaranthus is a cosmopolitan genus of annual or short-lived perennial plants collectively known as amaranths. Some amaranth species are cultivated as leaf vegetables, pseudocereals, and ornamental plants.

Quinoanoun

A goosefoot (Chenopodium quinoa) native to the Andes and cultivated for its edible seeds.

Quinoanoun

The high-protein dried fruits and seeds of this plant, used as a food staple and ground into flour.

Quinoanoun

The seeds of a kind of goosewort (Chenopodium Quinoa), used in Chili and Peru for making porridge or cakes; also, food thus made.

Quinoa

Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa; , from Quechua kinwa or kinuwa) is a flowering plant in the amaranth family. It is a herbaceous annual plant grown as a crop primarily for its edible seeds; the seeds are rich in protein, dietary fiber, B vitamins, and dietary minerals in amounts greater than in many grains.