What is vishaghna in english?
The species Amaranthus spinosus is known by the common name Vishaghna in Sanskrit.
The species Amaranthus tricolor is known by the common name Vishaghna in Sanskrit.
- Amaranthus spinosus
Amaranthus spinosus or spiny amaranth is an annual belonging to the genus, Amaranthus. It is native to Central and South America and was introduced to the rest of the world in the 18 century. Its tender shoots, leaves, and sprouted seeds are considered to be edible. Unlike many other amaranths, it is only occasionally used as a vegetable on account of its spines.
In English, Vishaghna (Amaranthus spinosus) is known by Prickly amaranth, Prickly amaranth, Spiny amaranth, Spiny pigweed, or Thorny amaranth.
- Amaranthus tricolor
Amaranthus tricolor, known in the vernacular as Joseph’s coat, eddible amaranth, or Chinese spinach, is an annual of the Amaranthus genus cultivated for its tender shoots, leaves, and sprouted seeds. It is native to South and Southeast Asia and is one of the most important and widely cultivated species of amaranth. It is consumed in both cooked and raw form. A. tricolor is also used in traditional medicine.
In English, Vishaghna (Amaranthus tricolor) is known by Amaranth, Chinese amaranth, Chinese spinach, Fountain plant, Garden amaranth, Joseph’s coat, Love-lies-bleeding, or Weeping-willow leafed amaranth.
- Half of an orange tastes just as sweet as a whole one.
- —Panamanian proverb