Dried Amaranthus in the colour green. The dried green Amaranthus is about 45 centimetres long and is also known as the Amaranthus. Mix the dried Amaranthus with other dried flowers or use the Amaranthus as a solo bouquet.

The Amaranthus is a genus with as many as 60 different species and is mainly found in temperate to tropical regions. Amaranthus grow best in nutrient-rich and moist soil and need many hours of sunshine. In Africa, Amaranthus is even considered food and the young leaves are thus used as spinach. The seed is eaten raw or cooked.