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Amaranthus caudatus, commonly known as love-lies-bleeding, is an annual forb or herb native to the northwest regions of Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru. Amaranthus caudatus (Latin: Amaranthus caudatus) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Amaranthus caudatus is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Amaranthus caudatus is a member native to AGW, BOL, ECU, and PER. Amaranthus caudatus thrives in light to moist conditions and prefers well-drained soils of medium or heavy consistency with a pH between 7.5 and 8.
Amaranthus caudatus grows best in USDA zone 4-8, 8/10 light, dry, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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