What is maatha in english?

The species Amaranthus blitum subsp. oleraceusus is known by the common name Maatha in Marathi.

Amaranthus blitum subsp. oleraceusus

Purple amaranth (Amaranthus blitum subsp. oleraceusus) is an annual belonging to the genus, Amaranthus. It is cultivated as a vegetable for its edible tender shoots, leaves, and sprouted seeds.

In English, Maatha (Amaranthus blitum subsp. oleraceusus) is known by Purple amaranth, Trailing amaranth, or Wild blite.

Away from home the girl picks forbidden fruit.: —Bantu proverb

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What is a vegetable?

"Vegetable" is not a scientific term and can basically mean any part of a plant consumed as food (by humans, not civets). However, in general use, it refers to edible parts of plants besides sweet fruits and dried seeds. Pulses are commonly considered vegetables in most cultural and culinary traditions. Some vegetable are also considered fruits and vice versa.

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