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.
- Many flowers, few fruits.
- —Japanese proverb