Amaranthus ‘Pointed Fingers’

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Amaranthus ‘Pointy Fingers’

Summary

Amaranthus ‘Pointy Fingers’ is a unique annual flower characterized by its dense clusters of deep purple blooms that resemble pointing fingers. While it is native to South America, its leaves and stems are consumed as a salad vegetable in India and Africa, and are often steamed as a side dish in China and Japan. Scientific research indicates that it may inhibit calcium retention and boasts a high content of carotene, ascorbic acid, and folate, making it a potential antioxidant. Additionally, it features on the coat of arms of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, where it is referred to as “flowers gentle.”

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