What is Amaranthus cruentus in assamese?

Amaranthus cruentus

Amaranthus cruentus (red amaranth) is a member of the amaranth family cultivated for its tender shoots, leaves, and chiefly, for its sprouted seeds which are all edible. It is an ancient grain crop native to North and Central America. Since colonial times, its use has spread to the old world. As a leafy vegetable, it is an important traditional produce in tropical African countries such as Benin, Togo, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, etc. It is also grown as a vegetable in South and Southeast Asia.

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