Rajgira (राजगिरा) (Amaranthus cruentus)

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Field Notes

Description:

Amaranthus cruentus is a tall annual herb topped with clusters of dark pink flowers. The plant can grow up to 2 m (6 ft) in height, and blooms in summer to fall. It has now naturalized in most states.

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Amaranthus cruentus

Species ID Suggestions

Rajgira

Amaranthus cruentus

HemaShah

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Comments (12)

Sachin Zaveri

Emma, Rajgira plants are so beautiful but not sure about usage as decoration plant, , , but it will definitely increases beauty of any Garden if go with your suggestion,

HemaShah

Is this also used as an ornamental plant in gardens? These colors are very rich.

Sachin Zaveri

Thanks for full id,

Sachin Zaveri

The seeds are white, they can also popped like popcorn, ground into flour,

HemaShah

Isn't Rajgira white in color? Is it the seeds?

HemaShah

Thnx for th elink. Will try it if I find the ingredients!

Sachin Zaveri

@ Emma try this, http://kajaldreams.blogspot.in/2007/09/rajgara-seero-with-salt-taste-or-farali.html