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What is Amaranthus viridis in english?

Amaranthus viridis

Green amaranth or slender amaranth (Amarathus viridis) is an annual flowering plant of the Amaranthus genus native to Asia. It is cultivated for its edible tender shoots, leaves, and sprouted seeds.

In English, Amaranthus viridis is known by African spinach, Green amaranth, Local tete, or Slender amaranth.

All birds will flock to a fruitful tree.
—Senegalese proverb