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What is arai keerai in hindi?

The species Amaranthus tricolor is known by the common name Arai keerai in Tamil.

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 Hindi, Arai keerai (Amaranthus tricolor) is known by Adharanga, Chowlaayi, Laalnatiya, Laalsag, Lal sag, Lalnatiya, or Raajkiri.

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