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amaranthus spinosus

/ˌæməˈrænθəs spaɪˈnoʊsəs/

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/ˌæməˈrænθəs spaɪˈnoʊsəs/formalscientific
  • ruВид цветкового растения семейства Амарантовые, широко известный как колючий амарант или шиповатый амарант, характеризующийся острыми шипами в узлах листьев и используемый в народной медицине, а также как листовой овощ в некоторых культурах.

A species of flowering plant in the Amaranthaceae family, commonly known as spiny amaranth or prickly amaranth, characterized by its sharp spines at the leaf nodes and its use in traditional medicine and as a leafy vegetable in some cultures.

  1. Spiny amaranthC2formal

    A species of flowering plant in the Amaranthaceae family, characterized by its spiny bracts and commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions.

    ruАмарант колючий

    • Amaranthus spinosus is often considered a weed in agricultural fields.
    • The spiny amaranth can grow up to one meter in height.
    • Researchers study Amaranthus spinosus for its potential medicinal properties.