Английская Википедия:Amaranthus tricolor

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Amaranthus tricolor, known as edible amaranth,[1] is a species of flowering plant in the genus Amaranthus, part of the family Amaranthaceae.

The plant is often cultivated for ornamental and culinary purposes. It is known as bireum in Korea;[1] tampala, tandaljo, or tandalja bhaji in India;[2] callaloo in the Caribbean; and Joseph's coat in other areas, in reference to the Biblical story of Joseph and the coat of many colors. Although it is native to South and South-East Asia, A. tricolor is one of several species of amaranth cultivated in warm regions across the world.Шаблон:Citation needed Cultivars have striking yellow, red, and green foliage.

Culinary uses

Файл:Leiden University Library - Seikei Zusetsu vol. 23, page 024 - 人莧, 赤莧 - Amaranthus tricolor L. - 蕹菜, 番杏 - Ipomoea aquatica Forssk. - Tetragonia tetragonioides (Pall.) Kuntze, 1804.jpg
Amaranthus tricolor, illustration from the Japanese agricultural encyclopedia Seikei Zusetsu (1804)

The leaves and stems may be eaten as a salad vegetable. In Africa, it is usually cooked as a leafy vegetable.[3] It is usually stir fried or steamed as a side dish in both China and Japan.Шаблон:Citation needed

China

In China, it is referred to as Шаблон:Transl (Шаблон:Zh) and is often stir-fried with garlic and salt.Шаблон:Citation needed

Korea

In Korea, the plant is referred to as bireum (Шаблон:Lang). Small-leaved, reddish-stalked chambireum (Шаблон:Lang, "true bireum") is used as a namul vegetable in Korean cuisine. Considered a san-namul (wild green) that grows abundantly in the countryside, it tends to be foraged rather than planted and harvested.[4] It has an earthy and nutty flavor, and goes well with both gochujang- and soup soy sauce-based seasonings, and bori-bap (barley rice).[4][5]

In culture

It appears on the coat of arms of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, where it is called "flowers gentle".Шаблон:Citation needed

Amaranthus gangeticus

Amaranthus gangeticus is considered a synonym of A. tricolor,[6] but has been recognized as a separate species in the past. A. gangeticus is also known as elephant-head amaranth. It is an annual flowering plant with deep purple flowers. It can grow to Шаблон:Convert tall. In Bangladesh, it has been used as a leafy vegetable. It may inhibit calcium retention in rice-based diets.[7]

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