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Rajgira (राजगिरा)

Amaranthus cruentus

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.



1 species ID suggestions

Jemma
Jemma a year ago
Rajgira
Amaranthus cruentus

12 Comments

Sachin Zaveri
Sachin Zaveri a year ago

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,

Hemma
Hemma a year ago

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

Sachin Zaveri
Sachin Zaveri a year ago

Thanks for full id,

Sachin Zaveri
Sachin Zaveri a year ago

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

Hemma
Hemma a year ago

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

Hemma
Hemma a year ago

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

Hemma
Hemma a year ago

Sounds yummy!!

Sachin Zaveri
Sachin Zaveri a year ago

Emma Rajgira powder uses in many Indian dish, specially in fast, I like Rajgira Shira (sweet dish).

Sachin Zaveri
Sachin Zaveri a year ago

Thanks IcerCheng for appreciating, it was wonderful sight,

Hemma
Hemma a year ago

Tastes good with milk and sugar.

IcerCheng
IcerCheng a year ago

Like a painting, thanks for sharing!

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Lat: 23.13, Long: 72.35

Spotted on Feb 5, 2012
Submitted on Feb 6, 2012

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