Amaranthus Collection

Mushroom coral species: Amaranthus saxeus 1, Meandrina meandrites 2, Eschara retiformis 3, and Fungia fungites 4. (Amaranthus saxeus, Madrepora meandrites, Eschara retiformis, Madrepora fungites)

Decorative botanical print with tickseed, zinnia, amaranth, jalapa and impatiens
5855522 Decorative botanical print with tickseed, zinnia, amaranth, jalapa and impatiens; (add.info.: Five annual plants including yellow tickseed (Coreopsis), crimson zinnia (Zinnia elegans)

Chenopodium foliosum Aschers, formerly Blitum vergatum (Leafy goosefoot), 1778-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Chenopodium foliosum Aschers, formerly Blitum vergatum (Leafy goosefoot), 1778-1786

Quinoa, Goosefoot, Amaranth, Root, Beet, Chenopodium, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Quinoa, Goosefoot, Amaranth, Root, Beet, Chenopodium, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain

Vegetables, plantes legumieres
5324561 Vegetables, plantes legumieres by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Vegetables, plantes legumieres)

La Fontaines Fables - Tircis and Amaranth
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. Tircis and Amaranth, The shepherd and shepherdess

White Rabbit and Amaranth, c. 1771. Creator: Isoda Koryusai
White Rabbit and Amaranth, c. 1771

Cornucopian shrub, Copianthus indica, Hil
6337012 Cornucopian shrub, Copianthus indica, Hil by Dupin, the Younger (b.1753); (add.info.: Cornucopian shrub, Copianthus indica, Hil. Dec. Tom. 1, Copianthe des Indes. Amaranthus species)

Blood amaranth, Amaranthus cruentus
Blood amaranth or Mexican grain amaranth, Amaranthus cruentus (amaranthe paniculee, Amaranthus paniculatus.) Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario

Common yellow-banded caecilian, Ichthyophis glutinosus
Ceylon caecilian or common yellow-banded caecilian Ichthyophis glutinosus, Caecilia viscosa Cecilia viscosa. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario

Gooseberry, Ribes grossularia. Linn. Grosselier epineux. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier Artificial

Plumed cockscomb, Celosia argentea, and clover, Trifolium species. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Eyebright, Euphrasia rostkoviana, and heal-all, Stachys citrina. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Stony coral species
Stony corals: Diploria labyrinthiformis 1, Madrepora favosa 2, Madrepora astroites 3, Galaxea fascicularis 4, Amaranthus saxea 5

Wild or purple amaranth, Amaranthus blitum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Edible amaranth, Amaranthus tricolor
La Tricolor. Edible amaranth, Amaranthus tricolor. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses

Amaranthus species
Amaranth species 1, princes feather, Amaranthus hypochondriacus 2, love lies bleeding, Amaranthus caudatus 3, globe amaranth, Gomphrena globosa 4, and redroot pigweed, Amaranthus retroflexus 5

Variety of Amaranthus, c. 1766 (hand-coloured engraving)
618117 Variety of Amaranthus, c.1766 (hand-coloured engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee, published 1776)

Amaranth, Root, Beet, Goosefoot, Quinoa, Chenopodium, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Amaranth, Root, Beet, Goosefoot, Quinoa, Chenopodium, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain

Amaranth Amaranthus Velvet Flowers Passevelours
Amaranth (Amaranthus), Velvet Flowers. / Amaranthus. / Passevelours. (title on object), Amaranth. Numbered top right: 329. Top left the name in five languages

Iresine herbstii, Beefsteak Plant or Bloodleaf, front view

Common amaranth, red-rooted pigweed, Amaranthus retroflexus, young plant on waste agricultural land

White rust, Albugo bliti, blisters on the upper surface of amaranth or pigweed leaves, Amaranthus retroflexus

Common amaranth or pigweed, Amaranthus retroflexus, flowering

Doctrine of the Signatures, the theory of medicine that like cures like. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Various varieties of Amaranthus. Divers suppose the flowers of these plants doe helpe to stay the fluxe of

Amaranthus caudatus, love-lies-bleeding

Amaranthus tricolor, Josephs coat
Folio 63 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Drukgyel Village, Bhutan, Asia

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Amaranthus, also known as the Mushroom coral species, is a fascinating plant that holds various intriguing connections. Its name derives from its association with other plants such as Quinoa, Goosefoot, Amaranth, Root Beet, and Chenopodium. This versatile vegetable belongs to the family of vegetables and legumes. In Victorian Botanical Illustration, Amaranthus was often depicted in exquisite drawings alongside other botanical wonders. Its vibrant colors and unique shape made it a favorite subject for artists of that era. Interestingly enough, it has even found its way into literature and folklore. In La Fontaine's Fables, there is a story called "Tircis and Amaranth, " where these two elements intertwine to create an enchanting tale. Artists throughout history have been captivated by the allure of Amaranthus. One notable artwork is "White Rabbit and Amaranth" created by Isoda Koryusai in 1771. This piece showcases the delicate beauty of this plant alongside a curious rabbit. But it doesn't stop there - Amaranthus has connections beyond just flora. It shares its name with Copianthus indica or Cornucopian shrub which adds another layer to its mystique. Another variation of this remarkable plant is Blood amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus), named after its deep red hue reminiscent of blood. The Common yellow-banded caecilian (Ichthyophis glutinosus) also finds itself associated with this captivating species. Even fruits like Gooseberry (Ribes grossularia Linn. ) have been linked to Amaranthus due to their shared characteristics in terms of appearance or usage. The Plumed cockscomb (Celosia argentea) and clover are often seen side by side with this extraordinary plant in gardens around the world due to their complementary aesthetics.