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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

HemaShah
HemaShah 12 years ago
Rajgira
Amaranthus cruentus


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12 Comments

Sachin Zaveri
Sachin Zaveri 12 years 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,

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 12 years ago

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

Sachin Zaveri
Sachin Zaveri 12 years ago

Thanks for full id,

Sachin Zaveri
Sachin Zaveri 12 years ago

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

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 12 years ago

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

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 12 years ago

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

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 12 years ago

Sounds yummy!!

Sachin Zaveri
Sachin Zaveri 12 years ago

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

Sachin Zaveri
Sachin Zaveri 12 years ago

Thanks IcerCheng for appreciating, it was wonderful sight,

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 12 years ago

Tastes good with milk and sugar.

IcerCheng
IcerCheng 12 years ago

Like a painting, thanks for sharing!

Sachin Zaveri
Spotted by
Sachin Zaveri

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

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

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