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'''''Amaranthus tricolor''''', also called '''edible amaranth''',<ref>{{Cite book|url=http://www.forest.go.kr/kna/special/download/English_Names_for_Korean_Native_Plants.pdf|title=English Names for Korean Native Plants|publisher=[[Korea National Arboretum]]|year=2015|isbn=978-89-97450-98-5|location=Pocheon|pages=349|access-date=6 December 2016|via=[[Korea Forest Service]]}}</ref>is |
'''''Amaranthus tricolor''''', also called '''edible amaranth''',<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|url=http://www.forest.go.kr/kna/special/download/English_Names_for_Korean_Native_Plants.pdf|title=English Names for Korean Native Plants|publisher=[[Korea National Arboretum]]|year=2015|isbn=978-89-97450-98-5|location=Pocheon|pages=349|access-date=6 December 2016|via=[[Korea Forest Service]]}}</ref>isa species in the genus Amaranthus (family Amaranthaceae). |
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The [[ornamental plant]]is known as '''bireum''' in Korea,<ref name=":0" /> '''tampala''', '''tandaljo''' or '''tandalja bhaji''' in India,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.plantnames.unimelb.edu.au/Sorting/Amaranthus.html|author= Michel H. Porcher|title=Sorting ''Amaranthus'' names}}</ref> '''[[callaloo]]''' in the [[Caribbean]], and '''Joseph's coat''' after the Biblical figure [[Joseph (Hebrew Bible)|Joseph]], who is said to have worn a coat of many colors. Although it is native to South America, many varieties of [[amaranth]] can be found across the world in a myriad of different climates due to it being a [[C4 carbon fixation]] plant, which allows it to convert [[carbon dioxide]] into [[biomass]] at an extremely efficient rate when compared to other plants. Cultivars have striking yellow, red and green foliage. |
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The leaves may be eaten as a [[salad vegetable]] as well as the stems. In Africa, it is usually cooked as a leafy vegetable.<ref name="prota">Grubben, G.J.H. & Denton, O.A. (2004) Plant Resources of Tropical Africa 2. Vegetables. PROTA Foundation, Wageningen; Backhuys, Leiden; CTA, Wageningen.</ref> It is usually steamed as a side dish in both China and Japan. |
The leaves may be eaten as a [[salad vegetable]] as well as the stems. In Africa, it is usually cooked as a leafy vegetable.<ref name="prota">Grubben, G.J.H. & Denton, O.A. (2004) Plant Resources of Tropical Africa 2. Vegetables. PROTA Foundation, Wageningen; Backhuys, Leiden; CTA, Wageningen.</ref> It is usually steamed as a side dish in both China and Japan. |
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''Amaranthus gangeticus'' is considered a synonym of ''A. tricolor'',<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/kew-2632844 |title=''Amaranthus gangeticus'' L. |year=2010 |work=The Plant List |publisher= |accessdate=9 March 2013}}</ref> but has been recognized as a separate species in the past. ''Amaranthus gangeticus'' is also known as elephant-head amaranth. It is an annual [[flowering plant]] with deep purple flowers. It can grow from 2–3 feet in height. In [[Bangladesh]], it has been used as a leafy [[vegetable]]. Scientific study suggests that it may inhibit [[calcium]] retention in rice-based diets.<ref>{{Cite journal | last1 = Larsen | first1 = T. | last2 = Thilsted | first2 = S. H. | last3 = Biswas | first3 = S. K. | last4 = Tetens | first4 = I. | title = The leafy vegetable amaranth (Amaranthus gangeticus) is a potent inhibitor of calcium availability and retention in rice-based diets | doi = 10.1079/BJN2003923 | journal = British Journal of Nutrition | volume = 90 | issue = 3 | pages = 521–527 | year = 2007 | pmid = 13129457| pmc = }}</ref> |
''Amaranthus gangeticus'' is considered a synonym of ''A. tricolor'',<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/kew-2632844 |title=''Amaranthus gangeticus'' L. |year=2010 |work=The Plant List |publisher= |accessdate=9 March 2013}}</ref> but has been recognized as a separate species in the past. ''Amaranthus gangeticus'' is also known as elephant-head amaranth. It is an annual [[flowering plant]] with deep purple flowers. It can grow from 2–3 feet in height. In [[Bangladesh]], it has been used as a leafy [[vegetable]]. Scientific study suggests that it may inhibit [[calcium]] retention in rice-based diets.<ref>{{Cite journal | last1 = Larsen | first1 = T. | last2 = Thilsted | first2 = S. H. | last3 = Biswas | first3 = S. K. | last4 = Tetens | first4 = I. | title = The leafy vegetable amaranth (Amaranthus gangeticus) is a potent inhibitor of calcium availability and retention in rice-based diets | doi = 10.1079/BJN2003923 | journal = British Journal of Nutrition | volume = 90 | issue = 3 | pages = 521–527 | year = 2007 | pmid = 13129457| pmc = }}</ref> |
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In [[Korea]], the plant is usually referred to as ''bireum''({{lang|ko|비름}}). Small-leaved, reddish-stalked ''chambireum''({{lang|ko|참비름}}, "true ''bireum''") is used as a namul vegetable In [[Korean cuisine]]. |
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It is a wild green that grows abundantly in the countryside and tends to be foraged rather than planted and harvested.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=http://korea.stripes.com/news/10-korean-spring-greens-you-should-know|title=10 Korean spring greens you should know|last=Bburi Kitchen|date=20 April 2016|newspaper=Stripes Korea|access-date=15 December 2016}}</ref> Bireum has an earthy and nutty flavor, and goes well with both [[gochujang]] and [[soup soy sauce]].<ref name=":1" /> |
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* '''''bangpungjangajji''''' – a type of [[jangajji]], made by pickling the leaves of coastal hogfennel in the boiled mixture of [[soy sauce]], [[sugar]], [[vinegar]], and [[Cheongju (wine)|cheongju]] |
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* '''''bangpungnamulmuchim''''' – a type of [[namul]], made by blanching coastal hogfennel leaves and seasoning them with [[doenjang]], [[gochujang]], [[sesame oil]], and toasted [[sesame]] seeds{{commons}} |
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Amaranthus tricolor, also called edible amaranth,[3] is a species in the genus Amaranthus (family Amaranthaceae).
The ornamental plant is known as bireum in Korea,[3] tampala, tandaljoortandalja bhaji in India,[4] callaloo in the Caribbean, and Joseph's coat after the Biblical figure Joseph, who is said to have worn a coat of many colors. Although it is native to South America, many varieties of amaranth can be found across the world in a myriad of different climates due to it being a C4 carbon fixation plant, which allows it to convert carbon dioxide into biomass at an extremely efficient rate when compared to other plants. Cultivars have striking yellow, red and green foliage.
The leaves may be eaten as a salad vegetable as well as the stems. In Africa, it is usually cooked as a leafy vegetable.[5] It is usually steamed as a side dish in both China and Japan.
It appears on the coat of armsofGonville and Caius College, Cambridge where it is called "flowers gentle".
Amaranthus gangeticus is considered a synonym of A. tricolor,[6] but has been recognized as a separate species in the past. Amaranthus gangeticus is also known as elephant-head amaranth. It is an annual flowering plant with deep purple flowers. It can grow from 2–3 feet in height. In Bangladesh, it has been used as a leafy vegetable. Scientific study suggests that it may inhibit calcium retention in rice-based diets.[7]
InKorea, the plant is usually referred to as bireum(비름). Small-leaved, reddish-stalked chambireum(참비름, "true bireum") is used as a namul vegetable In Korean cuisine.
It is a wild green that grows abundantly in the countryside and tends to be foraged rather than planted and harvested.[8] Bireum has an earthy and nutty flavor, and goes well with both gochujang and soup soy sauce.[8]
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