amaranthus tricolor

Amaranthus tricolor, known as edible amaranth, is a species in the genus Amaranthus (family Amaranthaceae).

The ornamental plant is known as bireum in Korea; tampala, tandaljo, or tandalja bhaji in India; callaloo in the Caribbean; and Joseph's coat after the Biblical figure Joseph, who is said to have worn a coat of many colors. Although it is native to South America, this is one of several species of amaranth cultivated in warm regions across the world. Cultivars have striking yellow, red, and ...