Amaranthus cruentus is a tall annual herb topped with clusters of dark pink flowers.

Amaranthus cruentus is a flowering plant species that yields the nutritious staple amaranth grain.

Amaranthus cruentus (red amaranth), feathery part of plant ground into a fine meal and used to color ceremonial bread red.

Amaranthus cruentus (I)

Ornamental garden varieties sold under the latter name are either Amaranthus cruentus or a hybrid between A. cruentus and A. powelli.

Ancient amaranth grains still used to this day include the three species, Amaranthus caudatus, Amaranthus cruentus, and Amaranthus hypochondriacus.

Amaranth species that are still used as a grain are: Amaranthus caudatus, Amaranthus cruentus, and Amaranthus hypochondriacus.