What is mullanchira in english?
The species Amaranthus spinosus is known by the common name Mullanchira in Malayalam.
The species Amaranthus viridis is known by the common name Mullanchira in Malayalam.
- Amaranthus spinosus
Amaranthus spinosus or spiny amaranth is an annual belonging to the genus, Amaranthus. It is native to Central and South America and was introduced to the rest of the world in the 18 century. Its tender shoots, leaves, and sprouted seeds are considered to be edible. Unlike many other amaranths, it is only occasionally used as a vegetable on account of its spines.
In English, Mullanchira (Amaranthus spinosus) is known by Prickly amaranth, Prickly amaranth, Spiny amaranth, Spiny pigweed, or Thorny amaranth.
- 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, Mullanchira (Amaranthus viridis) is known by African spinach, Green amaranth, Local tete, or Slender amaranth.
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