Editing Amaranth (section)

== Introduction ==

'''Amaranthus tricolor''', commonly known as edible amaranth or Joseph’s coat, is a species within the genus ''Amaranthus'' and family Amaranthaceae. This plant is renowned for its vibrant, multi-colored foliage, which includes shades of green, yellow, red, and purple<ref>https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/amaranthus-tricolor</ref><ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_amaranth</ref>. It is native to tropical Asia but is cultivated globally for both ornamental and culinary purposes<ref>https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/amaranthus-tricolor</ref><ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_amaranth</ref>. The genus name ''Amaranthus'' originates from the Greek word ''amarantos'', meaning unfading, in reference to the long-lasting flowers of some species<ref>https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/amaranthus-tricolor</ref>.

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