Amaranth is an annual herb that is generally edible except for its roots and flowers. Amaranth is usually sown in the spring, usually in late February in Guangdong and in mid-June in northern China. The time of sowing is different, and the time of harvesting and marketing will also be different. Amaranthus is also known as the famous Horse's Teeth, Wu Xing Grass, Wu Xing Grass, Longevity Vegetable, and Nine Lion Grass. Generally because of the dialect, the name is different everywhere. 1. local people in Henan will call it Ma Zi Cai; 2. people in Shandong will call it Ma Rope Cai or Hemp Rope Cai; 3. people in Beijing will call it Socks Children's Cai.

What does Horseweed look like

Horseweed is glabrous throughout the plant, with a prostrate or creeping stem, light green or dark red branches, alternate leaves, long, flat and thick leaves, dark green leaf tops, and short, thick petioles.

Where does Amaranthus grow

Amaranthus is very tenacious. It usually takes root when it hits the ground. It likes to be planted in fertile soil. It usually grows in vegetable gardens, fields or roadsides. It likes to grow in a warm environment. It usually grows all over the country. It is a common wild vegetable.

Amaranth Benefits and Effects

Amaranth is a flat vegetable. It is usually good when made into buns and eaten. Amaranth is rich in dihydroxyethylamine, glucose, calcium, phosphorus, iron, various vitamins and carotene. In addition, they contain -3 fatty acids that are very effective in the treatment of cardiovascular disease, and can also treat toothache, sore throat and ulcers.