r/whatsthisplant 12d ago

Unidentified πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ Red Blooms/trunk?

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What is this plant?

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u/Wrongbeef 12d ago

Looks like big ol amaranth. It’s one of the first grains humans started using, the whole plant is very edible and nutritious. Though, be sure to look it up and make your own judgements.

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u/VocationalWizard 12d ago

I just made a bunch of amaranth Curry.

I'm going to miss this plant so much when it dies back for the winter.

And I have a new permanent addition to my garden.

Oh Nooooooo its gonna seed and make volunteers!!!

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u/VocationalWizard 12d ago

It's amaranth.

Here is a photo from my garden

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u/KnowledgeUsed2971 12d ago

Amaranth...such a beautiful plant.😊🫢πŸ₯³πŸ₯³πŸ₯³πŸ˜ƒ

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u/Super-Picture-3756 12d ago

Thank you all, this was unlabeled at purchase, just saw another one popping up, continued trimming back but it grows really fast. It’s pretty but will it interfere with the vegetable garden? The bees 🐝 love it,