Spiny Amaranth
NameSpiny Amaranth
Species NameAmaranthus spinosus
Common NameSpiny Amaranth
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typeunknown
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem, reddish hue, spines at nodes
Foliage Typeherbaceous
Height (cm)20
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot visible
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesProminent spines at leaf axils, dense greenish-white flower spikes, and reddish herbaceous stem.
Description
This specimen of Spiny Amaranth displays characteristic green, ovate leaves with prominent veins and sharp spines at the leaf axils. It features dense, greenish-white flower spikes clustered at the stem tips and leaf axils, indicating it is in bloom. The stem is reddish-brown and appears herbaceous.
