Tunisian Amaranth
Amaranthus hypocondricus
An unusual landrace endemic to Tunisia growing 5 to 6 feet tall with brilliant red stems, bronze-green leaves with violet undersides, and spectacular plume-like flowers. The leaves are cooked in Tunisia as greens much like spinach and the black seeds yield flour similar in flavor to buckwheat. The color-rich stems are used as dyestuff for carpets. Grow it as food or plant it as an ornamental. It thrives in hot, dry locations. Global Warming Friendly. Minimum 50 seeds