What is mchicha in english?

Amaranthus, commonly known simply as Amaranth, is a genus of annual or short-lived perennial plants cultivated as vegetables and ornamentals. Some of them are also cultivated for their grains and medicinal properties. Cultivated species within the Amaranthus genus include A. blitum subsp. oleraceus, A. caudatus, A. Cruentus, A. dubius, A. hybridus, A. mangostanus, A. retroflexus, A. spinosus, A. sylvestris, A. tricolor, and A. viridis. Vernacular names for these species are often mixed up with generic names for the entire genus. A. lividis and A. oleracea are synonyms of A. blitum subsp. Oleraceus. The word Amaranthus is derived from the Greek ‘amarantos’ (unfading) and ‘anthos’ (flower).

In English, Mchicha (Amaranthus) is known by Amaranthus, Livid pigweed, Pigweed, Rough green pigweed, Smooth pigweed, Tampala, or Tumble pigweed.

Alternanthera philoxeroides, known commonly by its vernacular name Alligator weed, is a perennial aquatic plant native to Argentina but now found in many parts of the world. It’s a minor vegetable for its edible young tops. Alligator weed is considered an invasive species in many parts of the world.

In English, Mchicha (Alternanthera philoxeroides (C. Martius) Griseb.) is known by Alligator weed or Pig weed.

Alternanthera sessilis (vernacular name: dwarf copperleaf) is a tropical aquatic plant native to South Asia. It is cultivated as a leaf vegetable for its edible young tops particularly in India and Sri Lanka. It is also grown for its herbal properties in traditional medicine.

In English, Mchicha (Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R. Br. ex DC.) is known by Dwarf copperleaf.

Celosia argentea, commonly known as silver cock’s comb or Lagos spinach, is a species of the genus Celosia. It is cultivated for its edible leaves and tender shoots. It is very likely native to tropical Africa and is an important leaf vegetable in countries of the region such as Nigeria, Benin, Togo, etc. Ornamental varieties with the characteristic fasciated inflorescences (cluster of flowers) resembling the comb of a cock/rooster is the source of its colourful vernacular name.

In English, Mchicha (Celosia argentea var. Cristata) is known by Celosia, Cock’s comb, Cockscomb, Lagos spinach, Quail grass, Silver-spiked cockscomb, or Soko.

Celosia trigyna, commonly known as woolflower and silver spinach, is a species of the genus Celosia. It is cultivated for its edible leaves and tender shoots. It is very likely native to tropical Africa and is consumed as a leafy vegetable in Nigeria and Benin. It also has uses in traditional medicine.

In English, Mchicha (Celosia trigyna) is known by Cock’s comb, Cockscomb, Silver spinach, or Woolflower.

Celosia is a genus of edible and ornamental plants of the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae. Species are commonly known as woolflowers, or, if the flower heads are crested by fasciation, cockscombs. The principal cultivated vegetable species are C. argentea var. cristata and C. Trigyba which are grown for their edible leaves and shoots.

In English, Mchicha (Celosia) is known by Woolflower.