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This ancient flower is as beautiful as it is delicious. Growing to impressive heights, Amaranthus is well known for long, densely packed flower-heads in bold splashes of colour. While Amaranth may be more famous for its delicious seeds, we think its unique looking flower is a perfect choice for any bouquet or flowerbed.

Amaranth has been a key witness to major events throughout history, from the ancient Aztecs and Greeks, to manned space missions! With a past like that, we think its high time we all get to know Amaranthus a little better. So, buckle up, and get ready for some fun facts below.

Fun facts about Amaranthus

(1) The name Amaranthus comes from the Greek amrantos, meaning unfading flower.

(2) While Amaranth is cultivated all around the world, when you find Amaranth in the wild, its known by the less poetic name, Pigweed. This is due to the plants tendency to grow around pig fields.

(3) Its actually found on every continent except Antarctica.

(4) Amaranthus isnt just one flower, but the name for a whole family of plants. There are approximately 75 species of Amaranthus in total.

(5) Currently, the tallest Amaranth plant on record was measured at 27 feet and 10 inches in the Guinness Book of World Records! On average, they still grow to an impressive height between 5 and 8 feet tall.

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