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What is thankeerai in english?

The species Amaranthus blitum subsp. oleraceusus is known by the common name Thankeerai in Tamil.

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

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