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ACCESSIONPLANT NAMETAXONOMYORIGINGENEBANKIMAGEAVAILABILITYRECEIVEDSOURCE TYPESOURCE DATECOLLECTION SITECOORDINATESELEVATIONHABITATIMPROVEMENT LEVELNARRATIVE
0PI 666334DB 2011434Amaranthus hypochondriacus L. Iowa, United StatesNC7FIELD2012DEVELOPED2011Genetic materialSpontaneous dwarf mutant. Leaf blades are dark green and very wrinkled. Stem and inflorescence are both stiff and erect. Stem, flowers, and the inflorescence rachis are green. Seeds are white. Plants grew to about 25 cm tall in a winter greenhouse, but may grow taller in the field.1901323PI 666334
1PI 664489DB 2010884Amaranthus cruentus L. Puebla, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE2011COLLECTED11/03/1981San Martin Huequechula.Genetic materialSpontaneous dwarf mutant. Segregated as a single plant from a planting of PI 649603 (the 4th 1990 seed lot). Extreme dwarf. Plants grew to between 6 and 11 cm tall in a greenhouse. The base of the stem is red, but green higher up. The leaf blades are dark green and wrinkled. Both the flowers and the inflorescence rachis are green. The inflorescence is erect. The bracts are shorter than the utricle, the tepals are rounded, and there is a V-shaped cleft between the styles. The seeds are white.1887169PI 664489
2PI 632247DB 200128Amaranthus hybridus L. North Carolina, United StatesNC7GREENHOUSE2001COLLECTED10/21/2001Within 3 blocks of East 6th Street and North Brevard Street (same location as DB 200129), Charlotte.35.22750000, -80.83583333Edges of parking lot pavement, especially next to a railroad. Associated with Amaranthus albus and A. powellii. Amaranthus hybridus is much more common than A. powellii in mixed stands.Wild materialWild, weedy plants. 1631094PI 632247
3PI 612170V67Amaranthus cruentus L. Hubei Sheng, ChinaNC71999COLLECTEDPRE 08/1999Cultivated materialBlack grain, and forage production.1583592PI 612170
4PI 607532'Split Personality'Amaranthus cruentus L. Zuid-Holland, NetherlandsNC7GREENHOUSE1999DEVELOPED1989CultivarOrnamental with unusual irregularly patterned red and golden green spikes on sturdy stems resemble a jester's cap. Grown for their long-lasting flowers and long blooming period. Excellent for use as fresh or dried flowers. Support is advised. Grow in average well-drained soil. Height 36-48". Days to bloom 80-100.1571531PI 607532
5PI 607534'Pygmy Torch'Amaranthus hypochondriacus L. North Holland, NetherlandsNC7GREENHOUSE1999DONATEDPRE 01/1999CultivarVery short for this species, red flowers and foliage. Developed especially for ornamental cutting. Excellent for use as fresh or dried flowers. Grow in average well-drained soil. Long-lasting, colorful 12-24" upright spikes. Early to bloom and easy to grow. Excellent for front of border and in containers. Average 34,500 seeds/oz. Days to bloom 80-100.1571533PI 607534
6PI 641043CEN/IB/97/AMA 003Amaranthus cruentus L. Oyo, NigeriaNC7GREENHOUSE1998COLLECTED10/14/1997Aleshinloye Market, Vegetable Farm, New Dugbe Market, Ibadan.7.38333333, 3.90000000Forest-savannah transition.Wild material1567542PI 641043
7PI 603895Pop 48Amaranthus hybridus L. Indiana, United StatesNC7GREENHOUSE1998COLLECTED10/06/1997Fishing and hunting access on Kankakee River off Indiana Highway 8, Section 10, Prairie Township, T33N, R3W, Knox West Quad, LaPorte County.41.31666667, -86.75000000206Wild material1558520PI 603895
8PI 599682RRC 541 segregateAmaranthus hypochondriacus L. Sonora, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1997COLLECTEDPRE 11/09/1979Thirty miles east of Hermosillo.29.07296700, -110.40000000205Cultivated materialStems have red stripes, blades red, and infloresence erect and red.1549572PI 599682
9PI 618585Ames 23941Amaranthus hypochondriacus L. Kerala, IndiaNC7GREENHOUSE1997COLLECTEDPRE 09/1997Attappadi Valley in the Western Ghats.11.08333333, 76.58333333LandraceUsed in popcorn.1548223PI 618585
10PI 652416CPAC 96-1Amaranthus hybridus L. Goiás, BrazilNC7GREENHOUSE1996COLLECTED10/1996Soybean field near Luziania.-16.21666667, -47.91666667900Wild materialUpright.1534059PI 652416
11PI 652419CPAC 96-4Amaranthus quitensis Kunth Goiás, BrazilNC7GREENHOUSE1996COLLECTED10/1996Soybean field near Luziania.-16.21666667, -47.91666667900Wild materialUpright.1534111PI 652419
12PI 652428CPAC 96-14Amaranthus quitensis Kunth Distrito Federal, BrazilNC7GREENHOUSE1996COLLECTED10/1996Millet field near Planaltina.-15.63333333, -47.650000001000Wild materialUpright with red flower.1534121PI 652428
13PI 652432CPAC 96-18Amaranthus hypochondriacus L. Distrito Federal, BrazilNC7GREENHOUSE1996COLLECTED10/1996Roadside near Brasilia.-15.75000000, -47.866666671000Wild materialUpright.1534125PI 652432
14PI 669887UC175Amaranthus hypochondriacus L. Uttar Pradesh, IndiaNC7GREENHOUSE1996COLLECTED1978Village of Pando Keshawar Bamani.1980Landrace1533860PI 669887
15PI 604461'Elephant Head'Amaranthus hypochondriacus L. GermanyNC7FIELD1996COLLECTEDAlan Kapuler of Peace Seeds, was given seeds and provided them to Seeds of Change.CultivarOrnamental variety with a maroon-purple flower that has a large, elephant trunk shaped infloresence. The infloresence is very dense, and the arms of the infloresence are determinate.1517397PI 604461
16PI 604555Mapes 818Amaranthus cruentus L. Morelos, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1995COLLECTED10/25/1991Amilcingo, Municipality of Temoac.18.80000000, -98.783333331540LandraceInflorescence color mixture of red, green, and orange. 1505523PI 604555
17PI 604568Mapes 831Amaranthus hybridus L. Puebla, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1995COLLECTED11/28/1991Mapilco, Municipal of Xochitlan.19.96666667, -97.62777778710Collected in coffee plant field.LandracePlant green. Seeds black.1505539PI 604568
18PI 604576quintonilAmaranthus hypochondriacus L. Puebla, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1995COLLECTED11/29/1991Hueyapan, Municipal of Hueyapan.19.88055556, -97.444444441735With ornamental plants.LandraceInflorescense and leaves red. Stem striped green with red.1505547PI 604576
19PI 649310E94193Amaranthus retroflexus L. MongoliaNC7GREENHOUSE1995COLLECTED09/14/1994Outskirts of Choibalson City.48.06555556, 104.60000000564Grass steppe (cultivated river terrace). Approximately 2 ha in area, fenced, and irrigated with water from the Herlen River. Soils light brown, loamy river terrace soils with high gravel content. Aspect and slope horizontal.Cultivated material1497591PI 649310
20PI 590992'TIBET'Amaranthus cruentus L. ChinaNC71995DEVELOPEDCultivated materialPlant height 220cm. Inflorescence length 89.1cm, 569g weight. Plant weight 2418.6g each. Spikes purple. Seeds yellow. 1000-seed weight 0.7g. Has no disease and has characteristics of lodging resistance. Period of duration 97 days. Potential for food and feed crops.1493485PI 590992
21PI 642742K 459Amaranthus cruentus L. Pennsylvania, United StatesNC7GREENHOUSE1995DEVELOPEDPRE 02/1995Breeding materialDramatic orange plants. The stems and infloresences are fasciated, which is a rare trait. The fasciation was observed by David Brenner in the summer of 2005.1484341PI 642742
22PI 608019RRC 610Amaranthus caudatus L. Pichincha, EcuadorNC7GREENHOUSE1994COLLECTED1979Tabacundo.0.05000000, -78.21666667LandraceThe seeds are black.1484059PI 608019
23PI 584523Ames 21897Amaranthus hypochondriacus L. Colorado, United StatesNC7FIELD1994COLLECTEDBurlington.39.28333333, -102.43333333Motel garden. Grown as an ornamental.Cultivated materialDeterminant infloresence unusual for this species. Stem resistant to lodging. Infloresence red. Seeds black. Seed maturity adapted for Ames, Iowa.1087297PI 584523
24PI 649305HLJ-037Amaranthus hypochondriacus L. Heilongjiang Sheng, ChinaNC7GREENHOUSE1993COLLECTED09/02/1993Ping Shan.44.95000000, 127.38333300370Cultivated in sunny fields.Cultivated material1 meter tall, yellow to red flowers. Grown for pig feed and baby food.1087139PI 649305
25PI 568125DB 921Amaranthus hypochondriacus L. Iowa, United StatesNC7GREENHOUSE1992DEVELOPEDBreeding materialThis accession segregates for male sterile plants and variable seed colors.1463096PI 568125
26PI 558499'PLAINSMAN'Amaranthus hypochondriacus L. Nebraska, United StatesNC7FIELD1991DEVELOPEDCultivarSelected for early maturity, lighter seed color, and shorter plant height compared to PI 477917. During the juvenile stage, has red pigmentation in center of leaves that fades as plant approaches its reproductive phase. Develops a red upright flower. Produces light tan seed.1453471PI 558499
27PI 572255Aberrant AmaranthAmaranthus hybr.California, United StatesNC7GREENHOUSE1991COLLECTEDTyler Island Road, on Tyler Island, in the Delta of the Sacramento river, Sacramento County.38.16666667, -121.416666673Wild materialThis accession has mixed species characteristics but not the non-splitting utricles as documented in: Aberrant Amaranthus Populations of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, California. By Tucker and Sauer. Madrono 1958 Vol. 14, pages 252-261.1467226PI 572255
28PI 604671Ames 14356Amaranthus powellii S. Watson subsp. powellii Washington, United StatesNC7GREENHOUSE1990COLLECTEDPRE 10/1990Wild materialTriazine (herbicide) susceptable amaranth, documented in an article by E. Patric Fuerst, Charles J. Arntzen, Klas Pfister, and Donald Penner (Weed Science. 1986 34:344-353).1067130PI 604671
29PI 604673Ames 14358Amaranthus hybridus L. Virginia, United StatesNC7GREENHOUSE1990COLLECTEDNEAR 07/1985Wild materialTriazine (herbicide) resistant amaranth, documented in an article by William K. Vencill and Chester L. Foy (Weed Science. 1988 36:497-499). The resistance was confirmed in the lab of Dr. G.J. Weidemann, at the University of Arkansas.1067136PI 604673
30PI 568154aromaAmaranthus quitensis Kunth Tarija, BoliviaNC7GREENHOUSE1990COLLECTED-21.51666667, -64.716666671890Wild materialThe seedling stems have intense red coloring. The infloresence is dark purple.1463125PI 568154
31PI 642741'Oscar Blanco'Amaranthus caudatus L. BoliviaNC7GREENHOUSE1990COLLECTEDPRE 02/01/1984CultivarThe seeds are white, flowers pink, leaves green. The RRC class type is: South American. In Peru it was a good yeilder with disease resistance. It is a single plant selection from LSK 38 (RRC 988). Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Seed shipped with closing of Rodale Amaranthus program.1070270PI 642741
32PI 649246JatacoAmaranthus quitensis Kunth Ancash, PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1990COLLECTED06/04/1982Uranchacra, Huanta, Ancash, Peru2770Collected in a corn field. "Possibly wild."Wild materialThe seeds are black, flowers light pinkish-green, leaves green. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Achis.' In the greenhouse it had very long prickly bracts and slightly drooping flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. The collectors observed: From one plant with rose colored flowers and black seeds (possibly wild).1069915PI 649246
33PI 572257AMA 89/79Amaranthus powellii S. Watson subsp. bouchonii (Thell.) Costea & Carretero RwandaNC7GREENHOUSE1990COLLECTEDPref. Cyangugu, Rwanda.Wild materialThis accession includes plants with utricles that do not split at their equators but abscise with their tepals. The non-splitting could be useful for reduced shattering in grain production.1467228PI 572257
34PI 572259AMA 69/79Amaranthus powellii S. Watson subsp. powellii SlovakiaNC7GREENHOUSE1990COLLECTEDWild materialThe leaf blade has a 0.1mm white edge, the blade apex is aristate.1467230PI 572259
35PI 572260AMA 74/82Amaranthus powellii S. Watson subsp. powellii FranceNC7GREENHOUSE1990COLLECTEDWild materialThe leaf blade has a 0.1mm white edge, the blade apex is aristate.1467231PI 572260
36PI 572261AMA 57/81Amaranthus powellii S. Watson subsp. bouchonii (Thell.) Costea & Carretero GermanyNC7FIELD1990COLLECTEDPriesitz, Wittenberg.Wild materialThis accession includes plants with utricles that do not split at their equators but abscise with their tepals. The non-splitting could be useful for reduced shattering in grain production. observed by David Brenner1467232PI 572261
37PI 538320K283Amaranthus cruentus L. Pennsylvania, United StatesNC7GREENHOUSE1990DONATED02/23/1990Breeding materialPlant height 2.1m. Flowers pink or red. Seed white.1433256PI 538320
38PI 538321K436Amaranthus cruentus L. Pennsylvania, United StatesNC7GREENHOUSE1990DONATED02/23/1990Breeding materialPlant height 2.3m. Flowers red. Seed white.1433257PI 538321
39PI 538793AJCO73Amaranthus powellii S. Watson subsp. powellii Russian FederationNC7GREENHOUSE1990DEVELOPEDCultivated material1433729PI 538793
40PI 576486UC 126 selected fromAmaranthus hypochondriacus L. California, United StatesNC7GREENHOUSE1989DEVELOPEDGenetic material1471457PI 576486
41PI 536437KLM-1863Amaranthus cruentus L. MaldivesNC7GREENHOUSE1988COLLECTED11/23/1986Farmland, chili fields, plain level. highly organic soil, good drainage, Isdhoo, Laamu Atoll.2.11666667, 73.58333333LandraceSoil pH 9.5. Rainfed subsistence. Seven plants sampled. Associated species: banana, coconut, papaya1431373PI 536437
42PI 515959Montana-3Amaranthus cruentus L. Montana, United StatesNC7FIELD1988DONATED03/28/1988Breeding materialMexican grain type. Height uniform. Main central panicle with thick erect to drooping, finger-like branches. Main stalk thin, especially at high density plantings and varying degrees of side branching at low densities. Flowers light green. Seeds white with some black-seeded segregates. Grain yield 5341 kg/ha in 1987 at Huntley, Montana.1410895PI 515959
43PI 527570IZ 166Amaranthus cruentus L. RwandaNC7FIELD1988COLLECTED06/21/1985Nzoga Colline Commune, 1 km S of Muyira, Muyira Secteur, Butare Province-2.35000000, 29.866666671470Landrace1422506PI 527570
44PI 511876HuatleAmaranthus cruentus L. MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1987COLLECTED11/09/1985Hilly backyard of Guildardo Morales, Guadalupe y Calvo, Chihuahua.26.16666667, -107.000000002180LandraceInflorescence rose-colored. Seeds white. Sown in June, harvested in September and October. Seeds popped and put into honey.1406812PI 511876
45PI 527567IZ 32Amaranthus cruentus L. BurundiNC7GREENHOUSE1987COLLECTED05/20/1985-4.31666667, 29.66666667960Landrace1422503PI 527567
46PI 658731Y-004-WAmaranthus cruentus L. Iowa, United StatesNC7GREENHOUSE1987DEVELOPEDPRE 01/16/1987Breeding materialGrain amaranth. Seeds are white. Flowers are yellow. Leaves are green with red veins. General observations: 4' to 5' tall with yield of 2800 lbs/acre; harvested 6/1/86 at Charles City, Iowa. The maturity is 100 days. The average yield was re-estimated by Mr. Hillis in 2001 as 2500 lbs/acre based on about 10 years of data (low of 1400 to high of 3900 lbs/acre).1040453PI 658731
47PI 566898RRC 362Amaranthus cruentus L. México, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED06/1977Tuyehualco.19.25000000, -99.016666672200LandraceThe seeds are white, flowers mixed, leaves mixed. Many selections were made from this accession (RRC 1010 to 1028 and RRC 1031 to 1033). The original collection had mixed species so some of the selections are Amaranthus hypochondriacus. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1461869PI 566898
48PI 605351BVitaAmaranthus hybridus L. GreeceNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTEDPRE 03/01/1982Athens37.98333333, 23.73333333"Purchased in a market" is written on the original seed packet.CultivarThe seeds are dark brown, flowers green, leaves green. The RRC class type is: unique. 'Vieta' It is used a vegetable in Greece. The plants are rank, bushy and prolific but not lodged. It may be a potential weed problem. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. David Brenner observed that there are small red speckels on the leaf blades and the stems have red stripes.1032083PI 605351
49PI 605353RRC 545Amaranthus cruentus L. ChinaNC7FIELD1986COLLECTEDPRE 11/09/1979LandraceThe seeds are black, flowers red, leaves rufescent. The RRC class type is Guatemalan. It is late maturing with some unbranched segregates. Supplier said red plants are much sweeter than green plants. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. David Brenner in 1998 comments that this is probably a vegetable accession because the seeds are black.1031125PI 605353
50PI 606798RRC 1032Amaranthus cruentus L. México, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED1977Tuyehualco.19.25000000, -99.016666672200Breeding materialThe seeds are white, flowers green, red and marbled, leaves green and rufescent. The RRC class type is Mexican, mercado. There was much variability. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1032420PI 606798
51PI 608791'Oeschberg'Amaranthus hybr.California, United StatesNC7FIELD1986DONATED04/10/1979CultivarAn ornamental with red flowers, rufescent-greenish with red overtones leaves, and brown seeds. The RRC class type is: spike, the seeds matured early, with high yield at the RRC center in Pennsylvania.1030389PI 608791
52PI 628780RRC 423Amaranthus cruentus L. Morelos, MexicoNC7FIELD1986COLLECTED08/05/1979Hualzurco area, 1.3 km from Amayuca toward Hualzurco.18.71666667, -98.750000001200Field of a forage legume and interplant of tomatillos and beans.LandraceThe seeds are white, flowers purple-red, leaves rufescent. The RRC class type is: Mexican. The branches are high and there is no lodging. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. . In 2001 David Brenner observed that this is a good example of the unusual A. cruentus type with obtuse inner tepals and U shaped notches between the styles.1030501PI 628780
53PI 628781RRC 444Amaranthus cruentus L. Morelos, MexicoNC7FIELD1986COLLECTED08/06/1979Near Amayuca.18.71666667, -98.750000001200LandraceThe seeds are white, flowers green, leaves green. The RRC class type is: Mexican. It is all green with a large main head. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. In 2001 David Brenner observed that this is an example of the unusual type with obtuse inner tepals and U shaped notches between the styles.1030574PI 628781
54PI 628782RRC 446Amaranthus cruentus L. Morelos, MexicoNC7FIELD1986COLLECTED08/06/1979Near Amayuca.18.71666667, -98.750000001200LandraceThe seeds are white, flowers green, leaves green. The RRC class type is: Mexican. It is less branching than most with side branches later than the main stem. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. In 2001 David Brenner observed that this segregates for U shaped notches between styles, and obtuse inner tepals of which are atypical for A. cruentus.1030581PI 628782
55PI 628783RRC 776Amaranthus cruentus L. Morelos, MexicoNC7FIELD1986COLLECTED11/06/1981Jantetelco.18.70000000, -98.766666671370LandraceThe seeds are white, flowers marbled and red, leaves variegated and green. The RRC class type is: Mexican. The plants were of uniform type with large side branches and lodged, not special. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.. The collectors noted in 1981: 1.5 meters tall, mixed colors in flower head, not branched, large flower head. In 2002 David Brenner observed that this segregates for an unusual A. cruentus type with U shaped notches between the styles and obtuse inner tepals.1031944PI 628783
56PI 628784RRC 1139Amaranthus cruentus L. Puebla, MexicoNC7FIELD1986COLLECTEDPRE 09/01/1982LandraceSeeds are light tan, flowers red, leaves rufescent. The RRC class type is: unique. The plants are tall and basically unbranched with Mexican grain type flower heads. It matures mid-season and there was some lodging. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1032622PI 628784
57PI 628785RRC 1140Amaranthus cruentus L. Puebla, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTEDPRE 09/01/1982LandraceThe seeds are light tan, flowers red, leaves light rufescent. The RRC class type is: Mexican. The plants are very uniform, bushy and early. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1032628PI 628785
58PI 628793'Lenga-lenga'Amaranthus cruentus L. Shaba, Democratic Republic of the CongoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTEDPRE 04/01/1981North Shaba Province.CultivarThe seeds are black, flowers pinkish brown, leaves pinkish green. The RRC class type is unique. 'Lenga-lenga' It is a cultivated vegetable with distinctive elongated leaves. It is unbranched with some seed production in the field in Pennsylvania, USA. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1031353PI 628793
59PI 633586Mbum BambaraAmaranthus palmeri S. Watson Dakar, SenegalNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTEDPRE 10/01/1980Dakar.14.67083333, -17.43805556Cultivated materialThe seeds are black, flowers green, leaves green and variegated. The RRC class type is: weed. 'Mbum Bamabara' It is said to be used as a vegetable; not appealing, and female plants have long prickly bracts. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1030994PI 633586
60PI 633589GueguiAmaranthus hypochondriacus L. Chihuahua, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED11/01/1978Rancho el Mesquite near Chinipas.27.41666667, -108.50000000LandraceThe seeds are white, flowers red and green, leaves rufescent. The RRC class type is: mercado. It is used as a vegetable when young and is short for this type. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Cultivated by Warihio Indians. Used as a leafy vegetable in early stage (3-5 weeks) and as grain for tamales, atole, pinole.1031091PI 633589
61PI 633592RRC 1191Amaranthus cruentus L. Colima, MexicoNC7FIELD1986COLLECTEDPRE 12/01/1983Colima.19.24523400, -103.72408700Cultivated materialThe seeds are black, flowers pink and red, leaves green, variegated and amaranthine. The RRC class type is weed, unique. It has traits of both weedy A. hybridus and A. cruentus. It is bushy and the seeds shatter easily. It looks like RRC #1154. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. In Colima it grows one meter tall with a well developed tap root. Grows best in the long-days of summer.1032753PI 633592
62PI 636180bledoAmaranthus hybridus L. Cundinamarca, ColombiaNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED08/18/1982Tibaitata.5.01666667, -73.36666667Weed of marginal areas.Wild materialThe seeds are black, the flowers are green-red, the leaves are light rufescent-greenish with red overtones. The RRC CLASS TYPE is: weedy. At the RRC center it was observed that it did not mature in field and the plants were diseased. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. 1032697PI 636180
63PI 642736Love-lies-bleedingAmaranthus caudatus L. California, United StatesNC7GREENHOUSE1986DONATED04/10/1979CultivarThe seeds are pink, flowers green, leaves green. The RRC class type is: ornamental. 'Love-lies-bleeding' It is somewhat disease resistant. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1030337PI 642736
64PI 643037RRC 413Amaranthus cruentus L. Ciudad de México, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED08/03/1979Tulyehualco19.25000000, -99.016666672200Said to be planted in floating gardens.LandraceThe seeds are white and light gold, flowers marbled, red and green, leaves green and variegated. The RRC class type is: mercado. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1030481PI 643037
65PI 643039RRC 415Amaranthus cruentus L. Morelos, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED08/05/1979Hualzurco area, 1.3 km from Amayuca.18.70000000, -98.766666671200Field of a forage legume and interplant of tomatillos and beans.LandraceThe seeds are white, glowers red-purple, leaves rufescent. The RRC class type is: Mexican. Branches mature at the same time as main head; taller than most Mexican grain types. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catlaog. Emmaus, PA.1030484PI 643039
66PI 643040RRC 417Amaranthus cruentus L. Morelos, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED08/05/1979Hualzurco area, 1.3 km from Amayuca.18.70000000, -98.766666671200Field of a forage legume and interplant of beans and tomatillos.LandraceThe seeds are white, flowers green with a pink tint, leaves green. The RRC type is: Mexican. This amaranth has distinct red stems and petioles. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1030488PI 643040
67PI 643042RRC 419Amaranthus cruentus L. Morelos, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED08/05/1979Hualzurco area, 1.3 km from Amayuca.18.71666667, -98.750000001200Field of a forage legume and interplant of beans and tomatillos.LandraceThe seeds are white, flowers purple-red and marbled, leaves rufescent. The RRC class type is: Mexican. It had severe lygus damage. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1030492PI 643042
68PI 643043RRC 420Amaranthus cruentus L. Morelos, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED08/05/1979Hualzurco area, 1.3 km from Amayuca.18.71666667, -98.750000001200Field of forage legumes and interplant of beans and tomatillos.LandraceThe seeds are white, flowers marbled, leaves variegated. The RRC class type is: Mexican. There is a distinct flower color pattern, with only tips being red. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1030493PI 643043
69PI 643044RRC 421Amaranthus cruentus L. Morelos, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED08/05/1979Hualzurco area, 1.3 km from Amayuca.18.71666667, -98.750000001200Field of a forage legume and interplant of tomatillos and beans.LandraceThe seeds are white, flowers pink and marbled, leaves pale green and variegated. The RRC class type is: Mexican. It has red stems with some lodging and some unbranched plants. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1030496PI 643044
70PI 643045RRC 422Amaranthus cruentus L. Morelos, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED08/05/1979Hualzurco area, 1.3 km from Amayuca.18.71666667, -98.750000001200Field of a forage legume and interplant of beans and tomatillos.LandraceThe seeds are white, flowers marbled, leavs green. The RRC class type is: Mexican. This amaranth is shorter than most. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1030498PI 643045
71PI 643046RRC 424Amaranthus cruentus L. Morelos, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED08/05/1979Hualzurco area, 1.3 km from Amayuca.18.71666667, -98.750000001200Field of a forage legume and interplant of beans and tomatillos.LandraceThe seeds are white, flowers pink and marbled, leaves green and variegated. The RRC class type is: Mexican. The plants are too branched and slightly later maturing. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1030502PI 643046
72PI 643047RRC 425Amaranthus cruentus L. Morelos, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED08/05/1979Hualzurco area, 1.3 km from Amayuca.18.71666667, -98.750000001200Field of a forage legume and interplant of beans and tomatillos.LandraceThe seeds are white, flowers green and marbled, leaves green. The RRC class type is: Mexican. This amaranth has uneven maturity and is predominantly green-flowered. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1030507PI 643047
73PI 643048RRC 426Amaranthus cruentus L. Morelos, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED08/05/1979Hualzurco area, 1.3 km from Amayuca.18.71666667, -98.750000001200Field of a forage legume and interplant of tomatillos and beans.LandraceThe seeds are white, flowers marbled, leaves green. The RRC class type is: Mexican. This amaranth formed late branches and had uneven maturity. It was shorter than most Mexican grain types. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1030510PI 643048
74PI 643049RRC 428Amaranthus cruentus L. Morelos, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED08/05/1979Hualzurco area, 1.3 km from Amayuca.18.71666667, -98.750000001200Field of a forage legume and interplant of tomatillos and beans.LandraceThe seeds are white, flowers marbled, leaves variegated. The RRC class type is: Mexican. More branching than most with very uneven maturity. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1030515PI 643049
75PI 643051RRC 430Amaranthus cruentus L. Morelos, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED08/04/1979Hualzurco area, 1.3 km from Amayuca18.71666667, -98.750000001200Field of a forage legume and interplant of beans and tomatillos.LandraceThe seeds are black, flowers red, leaves green. The RRC class type is: unique. The plants had excessive branching with no main head and large leathery leaves. It did not mature in the field. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1030523PI 643051
76PI 643052RRC 431Amaranthus cruentus L. Morelos, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED08/05/1979Hualzurco area, 1.3 km from Amayuca.18.71666667, -98.750000001200Field of a forage legume and interplant of tomatillos and beans.LandraceThe seeds are white, flowers purplish red, leaves variegated. The RRC class type is: Mexican. This amaranth has even maturity with a nice main head and high branches. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1030526PI 643052
77PI 643053RRC 432Amaranthus cruentus L. Morelos, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED08/05/1979Hualzurco area, 1.3 km from Amayuca18.71666667, -98.750000001200Field of a forage legume and interplant of beans and tomatillos.LandraceThe seeds are white, flowers marbled, leaves variegated. The RRC class type is: Mexican. This is a short plant with no lodging and a nice main head. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1030531PI 643053
78PI 643054RRC 433Amaranthus cruentus L. Morelos, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED08/05/1979Hualzurco area, 1.3 km from Amayuca.18.71666667, -98.750000001200Field of a forage legume and interplant of beans and tomatillos.LandraceThe seeds are white, flowers green, leaves rufescent. The RRC class type is Mexican. The plants had some lygus resistance. They were less branching than most with a large main head, high yield, and red stems and petioles. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Gemrplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1030534PI 643054
79PI 643055RRC 434Amaranthus cruentus L. Morelos, MexicoNC7FIELD1986COLLECTED08/05/1979Hualzurco area, 1.3 km from Amayuca.18.71666667, -98.750000001200Field of a forage legume and interplant of beans and tomatillos.LandraceThe seeds are white, flowers light rose pink, leaves pale green. The RRC class type is: Mexican. It is less branching than most, with a huge main head and a distictive flower color. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1030539PI 643055
80PI 643056RRC 435Amaranthus cruentus L. Morelos, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED08/05/1979Hualzurco area, 1.3 km from Amayuca18.71666667, -98.750000001200Field of a forage legume and interplant of beans and tomatillos.LandraceThe seeds are white, flowers marbled and green, leaves variegated and green. The RRC class type is: Mexican. It has a huge seed head with some unbranched plants. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1030543PI 643056
81PI 643057RRC 436Amaranthus cruentus L. Morelos, MexicoNC7FIELD1986COLLECTED08/05/1979Hualzurco area.18.71666667, -98.750000001200LandraceThe seeds are white, gold and brown, flowers green and marbled, leaves green and variegated. The RRC class type is: Mexican.. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1030548PI 643057
82PI 643060RRC 441Amaranthus cruentus L. Morelos, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED08/06/1979Huazulco.18.71666667, -98.750000001200LandraceThe seeds are white, flowers marbled, leaves green and variegated. The RRC class type is: Mexican. It has a huge main seed head with late side branches. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1030564PI 643060
83PI 643062RRC 443Amaranthus cruentus L. Morelos, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED08/06/1979Hualzurco area, 2 km from Amayuca.18.71666667, -98.750000001200Flat field, dense planting, rows 0.75 meter apart, plants every 15 cm or less.LandraceThe seeds are white, flowers marbled, leaves green and variegated. The RRC class type is: Mexican. It is short, very uniform in height with excessive branching. It had severe lygus damage. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1030573PI 643062
84PI 643064RRC 447Amaranthus cruentus L. Morelos, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED08/06/197918.75000000, -99.00000000LandraceThe seeds are white, flowers marbled and red, leaves variegated and green. The RRC class type is: Mexican. It had severe lygus damage. It has less branching than most with large seeds heads and side brances later than the main head. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1030589PI 643064
85PI 643068RRC 452Amaranthus hypochondriacus L. México, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED08/07/1979Amecameca.19.11666667, -98.766666672493Field next to fava beans.LandraceThe seeds are white, flowers green and red, leaves rufescent. The RRC class type is: Aztec. It has red petioles. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1030602PI 643068
86PI 643077RRC 463Amaranthus cruentus L. México, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED08/10/1979Mexico City.19.40000000, -99.15000000LandraceThe seeds are white, gold and brown, flowers green, red and marbled, leaves green and variegated. The RRC class type is: Mexican, mercado. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1030636PI 643077
87PI 643078RRC 464Amaranthus cruentus L. Oaxaca, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED08/11/1979Young men at the place of purchase said that the seeds were from Oaxaca.17.00000000, -96.50000000LandraceThe seeds are white and gold, flowers green and red, leaves green. The RRC class type is Mexican, mercado. It is predominately the green-flowered Mexican grain type. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1030641PI 643078
88PI 647848'Dark Wine-Red Strain'Amaranthus cruentus L. California, United StatesNC7GREENHOUSE1986DONATED11/09/1979Breeding materialThe seeds are white, flowers red, leaves rufescent. The RRC class type is: Mexican. It was late maturing with severe lygus damage. In the green house is was very uniform. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Dark wine-red strain.1031135PI 647848
89PI 649506RRC 483Amaranthus cruentus L. Tlaxcala, MexicoNC7FIELD1986COLLECTEDPRE 08/01/1979San Milagro de MilagroLandraceThe seeds are white, flowers marbled, leaves green and variegated. The RRC class type is Mexican. Branches are borne high and the plants are very uniform. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1031584PI 649506
90PI 649508RRC 491Amaranthus cruentus L. Tlaxcala, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED08/14/1979San Miguel de Milagro19.25000000, -98.33333333LandraceThe seeds are white, flowers red and marbled, leaves green and variegated. The RRC class type is: Mexican. Many side branches which mature later than the main head. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1031608PI 649508
91PI 649511RRC 499Amaranthus cruentus L. Tlaxcala, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTEDPRE 08/01/197919.25000000, -98.33333333LandraceThe seeds are white, flowers green and marbled, leaves green. The RRC class type is: Mexican. There are many late side branches. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1031627PI 649511
92PI 649512RRC 500Amaranthus cruentus L. Tlaxcala, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTEDPRE 08/01/1979San Miguel de MilgaroLandraceThe seeds are white, flowers marbled, leaves green. The RRC class type is: Mexican. The side branches mature later than the main head. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1031634PI 649512
93PI 649513RRC 501Amaranthus cruentus L. Tlaxcala, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTEDPRE 08/01/1979San Miguel de Milagro19.25000000, -98.33333333LandraceThe seeds are white, flowers marbled, leaves green. The RRC class type is: Mexican. Side branches mature later than the main head. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1031635PI 649513
94PI 649514RRC 506Amaranthus cruentus L. Tlaxcala, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTEDPRE 08/01/1979San Miguel de MilagroLandraceThe seeds are white, flowers marbled, leaves green. The RRC class type is: Mexican. The side branches mature later than the main head. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1031653PI 649514
95PI 649515RRC 733Amaranthus cruentus L. Puebla, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED11/02/1981Santiago TeclaLandraceThe seeds are white, flowers red, green and marbled, leaves green and rufescent. The RRC class type is: Mexican. It had severe lygus damage. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1031845PI 649515
96PI 649516RRC 734Amaranthus cruentus L. Puebla, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED11/02/1981Santiago Tecla HuequechulaLandraceThe seeds are white, flowers marbled, leaves green and variegated. The RRC class type is Mexican. It had very severe lygus damage. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1031850PI 649516
97PI 649517RRC 735Amaranthus cruentus L. Puebla, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED11/03/1981Santiago Tecla HuequechulaLandraceThe seeds are white, flowers marbled and red, leaves green. The RRC class type is: Mexican. It had severe lygus damage and was predominately marbled-flowered. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1031853PI 649517
98PI 649519RRC 737Amaranthus cruentus L. Puebla, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED11/03/1981Santiago Tecla HuequechulaLandraceThe seeds are white, flowers marbled, leaves green and variegated. The RRC class type is: Mexican. It had severe lygus damage and was lodged. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1031862PI 649519
99PI 649520RRC 738Amaranthus cruentus L. Puebla, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED11/03/1981Sanyiago Tecla HuequechulaLandraceThe seeds are white, flowers red, green and marbled, leaves green and variegated. The RRC class type is: Mexican. The plants were lodged. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1031867PI 649520
100PI 649521RRC 768Amaranthus cruentus L. Morelos, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED11/05/1981Amilzingo18.75000000, -98.75000000LandraceThe seeds are white, flowers green and marbled, leaves green. The RRC class type is: Mexican. The plants are fairly uniform and lodged. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1031901PI 649521
101PI 649522RRC 770Amaranthus cruentus L. Morelos, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED11/05/1981Amilzingo18.75000000, -98.75000000LandraceThe seeds are white, flowers marbled, leaves green. The RRC class type is: Mexican. The plants lodged. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1031912PI 649522
102PI 649523RRC 771Amaranthus cruentus L. Morelos, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED11/05/1981Amilzingo18.75000000, -98.75000000LandraceThe seeds are white, flowers red, green and rusty orange, leaves green. The RRC class type is: Mexican. The plants lodged and were a mix of many colors. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1031919PI 649523
103PI 649524RRC 772Amaranthus cruentus L. Morelos, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED11/05/1981Amilzingo18.75000000, -98.75000000LandraceThe seeds are white, flowers red, green and marbled, leaves green. The RRC class type is: Mexican. The plants were lodged. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1031922PI 649524
104PI 649525RRC 773Amaranthus cruentus L. Morelos, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED11/05/1981Amilzingo18.75000000, -98.75000000LandraceThe seeds are white and gold, flowers red, green and marbled, leaves green. The RRC class type is: Mexican. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1031930PI 649525
105PI 649526RRC 779Amaranthus cruentus L. Morelos, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED11/06/1981Jantetelco18.70000000, -98.76666667LandraceThe seeds are white, flowers red, green and marbled, leaves green and reddish-green. The RRC class type is: Mexican. Plants were uneven for height. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1031959PI 649526
106PI 649527RRC 781Amaranthus cruentus L. Morelos, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED11/06/1981Jantetelco18.70000000, -98.76666667LandraceThe seeds are white, flowers red, green and marbled, leaves green and reddish-green. The RRC class type is: Mexican. The plants are late maturing and unbranched. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1031969PI 649527
107PI 649528RRC 782Amaranthus cruentus L. Puebla, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED11/07/1981Huehuetlanelchico18.36666667, -98.68333333LandraceThe seeds are white, flowers red, green and marbled, leaves green and rufescent. The RRC class type is: Mexican. The plants were lodged with some early maturity. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1031973PI 649528
108PI 649540RRC 510Amaranthus hypochondriacus L. Tlaxcala, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED08/14/1979San Miguel de Milagro19.41666667, -98.166666673000Clumps of 5-10 plants, with 1 meter between rows and about 50 cm between clumps. Hilled by plow.LandraceThe seeds are white, flowers red, leaves green. The RRC class type is: Aztec. It is very tall. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1031482PI 649540
109PI 649579RRC 755Amaranthus hypochondriacus L. MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED11/04/1981Tulyehualco Federal District19.25000000, -99.01666667LandraceThe seeds are white, flowers pink and green, leaves green and rufescent. The RRC class type is: Aztec. The plants lodged. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1031706PI 649579
110PI 649603RRC 743Amaranthus cruentus L. Puebla, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED11/03/1981San Martin Huequechula.LandraceThe seeds are white and gold, flowers red, green and marbled, leaves green, variegated and red. The RRC class type is: mercado, Mexican. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1031884PI 649603
111PI 649609RRC 774Amaranthus cruentus L. Ciudad de México, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED11/04/1981Tulyehualco.19.25000000, -99.01666667LandraceThe seeds are gold, brown, and white, flowers red, green and marbled, leaves green and red. The RRC class type is: mercado, Aztec. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1031931PI 649609
112PI 649612RRC 778Amaranthus cruentus L. Morelos, MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED11/06/1981Jantetelco18.70000000, -98.76666667LandraceThe seeds are white and gold, flowers marbled, red and green, leaves green and variegated. The RRC class type is: mercado. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1031952PI 649612
113PI 658727RRC 384Amaranthus cruentus L. GuatemalaNC7FIELD1986COLLECTED05/07/1979The seeds are light tan, flowers green and marbled, leaves green. The RRC class type is: Guatemalan. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1030397PI 658727
114PI 658729GbowdouAmaranthus cruentus L. Central African RepublicNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTEDPRE 01/01/1982CultivarThe seeds are dark brown, flowers green, leaves green. The RRC class type is: African. 'Gbowdou' It is used as a vegetable in Africa. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. The leaf blades are unusually narrow as observed in the 2009 greenhouse, Ames, Iowa.1032469PI 658729
115PI 667156RRC 610Amaranthus quitensis Kunth EcuadorNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED1979Family farm east of Tabacundo, Quito0.05000000, -78.20000000From a family farmLandraceThe seeds are dark brown, flowers pink and dark wine red, leaves green and rufescent. The RRC class type is: sangorache. It is said to have medicinal uses. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1030792PI 667156
116PI 667158RRC 616Amaranthus hybridus L. GuatemalaNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED1979Weed population along roadsides, AntiguaWild collectedWild materialThe seeds are black, flowers green, leaves green. The RRC class type is: weed. It is said to be used as a vegetable. It is bushy with branching from the base. A few matured in the field. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1030812PI 667158
117PI 669830RRC 596Amaranthus quitensis Kunth EcuadorNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED1979CuencaLandraceThe seeds are dark brown, flowers dark wine red, leaves rufescent. The RRC class type is: sangorache. It is said to be used as a food and drink colorant. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1030752PI 669830
118PI 669835RRC 550Amaranthus hybr. ArgentinaNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED19791 km. north of CerrillosWild materialThe seeds are black, flowers green, leaves green and red. The RRC class type is weed. It is bushy, branching from the base and late with many plants diseased and dying. HH considers this an A.cr X weed hybrid. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Written on the original collector's packet: "green; uncooked vegetable; forage".1031146PI 669835
119PI 669836RRC 552Amaranthus quitensis Kunth Santa Fe, ArgentinaNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED1979San CarlosWild materialThe seeds are black, flowers pink, leaves green. It is said to be a weed. It is short-almost stunted, and is also diseased and dying. Unable to ID. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1031160PI 669836
120PI 669837K'ayvira, ayviraAmaranthus hybr.Tarija, BoliviaNC7GREENHOUSE1986COLLECTED1979VillazonMarketLandraceThe seeds are white and dark brown, flowers green and red, leaves green and rufescent. The RRC class type is: sangorache. It is said to have medicinal use. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1031166PI 669837
121PI 674256RRC 1193Amaranthus hypochondriacus L. IndiaNC7GREENHOUSE1986DONATED12/01/1983The seeds are white, flowers red, leaves variegated. The RRC class type is: Nepal. The leaves are light rufescent with dark varegation. It is of uniform type, maturity and color. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1032765PI 674256
122PI 606767K 277Amaranthus cruentus L. Pennsylvania, United StatesNC7GREENHOUSE1986DEVELOPEDCultivated materialThis is a Mexican x Aztec breeding line. The orange and green striped stems make it easy to distinguish this line from weedy amaranths at emergence. Grain in the orange flowers matures about a week later than 1011.1043016PI 606767
123PI 576447Unidentified IAmaranthus cruentus L. Oyo, NigeriaNC7GREENHOUSE1985DONATED08/23/1985Cultivated materialAn African vegetable type.1471418PI 576447
124PI 576451ED 82/1029AAmaranthus cruentus L. Oyo, NigeriaNC7GREENHOUSE1985DONATED08/23/1985Cultivated materialAn African vegetable type.1471422PI 576451
125PI 576456NHA /9AAmaranthus cruentus L. Oyo, NigeriaNC7FIELD1985DONATED08/23/1985Cultivated materialAn African vegetable type.1471427PI 576456
126PI 576457NHA /13A/Amaranthus cruentus L. Oyo, NigeriaNC7GREENHOUSE1985DONATED08/23/1985Cultivated materialAn African vegetable type.1471428PI 576457
127PI 576462TB 81/790BAmaranthus cruentus L. NigeriaNC7GREENHOUSE1985COLLECTEDPRE 08/23/1985Lafiagi, Kwara8.83333333, 5.55000000Cultivated materialAn African vegetable type.1471433PI 576462
128PI 576477TE 81/27AAmaranthus cruentus L. NigeriaNC7GREENHOUSE1985COLLECTED03/24/1981Ilorin, Kwara8.50000000, 4.43333333Cultivated materialAn African vegetable type. Plants green, short.1471448PI 576477
129PI 511679Quinoa.Amaranthus caudatus L. ArgentinaNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTED05/20/1979Family farm, 2 km east of Corralitos, on road from San Carlos to Corralitos which traverses Rio Salado.200From a family farmCultivated materialThe seeds are white, flowers orange, leaves green. The RRC class type is: edulis. It is said to be used as grain. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1406615PI 511679
130PI 511681CoimiAmaranthus caudatus L. BoliviaNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTED06/08/1979Family farm, 1 km S of San Lorenzo.3000From a family farmCultivated materialThe seeds are white. flowers pink and green, leaves green. The RRC class type is South American. It is said to be used as grain with the stalks used as forage. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1406617PI 511681
131PI 511684QuihuichaAmaranthus hybr. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTED06/12/1979Family farm, NW of San Jeronimo, 11km SE of Cuzco.3300From a family farmCultivated materialThe seeds are black, flowers red, leaves rufescent. The RRC class type is: South American. It is said to be used as seed grain. It has red stems and glomerule type flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1406620PI 511684
132PI 511694AchisAmaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTED06/24/19795 km south of Huaraz.3100Family farm.Cultivated materialThe seeds are light tan, flowers red, leaves green. The RRC class type is: South Amerian. It is said to be used as grain. It is early maturing for this type and is earliest S. Am. It had severe lygus infestation at Rodale. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1406630PI 511694
133PI 511715Tses, bledoAmaranthus cruentus L. GuatemalaNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTED08/08/1979Family garden, east end of San Pedro Carcha, N of Coban1500Cultivated materialThe seeds are black, flowers red, leaves rufescent. The RRC class type is Guatamalan. It is said to be used as both vegetable and grain. It has red stems. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Collected by H. Hauptli, HH 083.1406651PI 511715
134PI 511717Alegria, changAmaranthus cruentus L. GuatemalaNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTED08/10/1979Family farm in Aldea San Miguel, 6km NE of San Martin Jilotepeque2000From a family farmCultivated materialThe seeds are black, flowers red and green, leaves rufescent. The RRC class type is: Guatemalan. It is said to be used as both vegetable and grain. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1406653PI 511717
135PI 511718Chang, alegria, bledoAmaranthus cruentus L. GuatemalaNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTED08/10/1979Above the Oratorio, Aldea Choatalum, 7km NE of San Martin Jilotepeque2000From a family farm.Cultivated materialThe seeds are black, flowers green, red and marbled, leaves green. The RRC class type is: Guatemalan. It is said to be used as both vegetable and grain. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catlaog. Emmaus, PA.1406654PI 511718
136PI 511719Niqua, alegria, changAmaranthus cruentus L. GuatemalaNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTED08/10/1979Above the Oratorio, Aldea Choatalum, 7km NE of San Martin Jilotepeque2000Cultivated materialUsed as grain1406655PI 511719
137PI 511721AlegriaAmaranthus hypochondriacus L. MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTED08/20/1979Grain store, 20th of November Street, between Zaragoza and J. Mina/Artega, Oaxaca1550MarketCultivated materialThe seeds are tan and dark brown, flowers red and green, leaves vareigated. The RRC class type is: mixteco. It is said to be used as grain. It had uneven plant height and amount of branching; it is predominately tan-seeded. Observaitons from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1406657PI 511721
138PI 511726AlegriaAmaranthus cruentus L. MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTED08/24/1979Seed store, Abarrotes El Mar, Cordoba1050MarketCultivated materialThe seeds are white, gold, and brown, flowers green and marbled, leaves green and variegated. The RRC class type is: mercado, Mexican. It is said to be used as grain. The mercado type was uniform and had high seed yield. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1406662PI 511726
139PI 511727AlegriaAmaranthus cruentus L. MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTED08/24/1979Seed store, Dulceria La Abeja, Cordoba1050Cultivated materialThe seeds are white, flowers marbled, leaves variegated. The RRC class type is: Mexican. It is said to be used as grain. It had uneven maturity with some very late maturing plants. (These late plants may be A. hp.)1406663PI 511727
140PI 511732TsesAmaranthus cruentus L. GuatemalaNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTED08/08/1979Municipal market, Coban1300MarketCultivated materialThe seeds are black, flowers dark red, leaves rufescent. The RRC class type is: Guatemalan. It is said to be used as vegetable. It is tall and uniform with even maturity. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1406668PI 511732
141PI 511733Color quewahAmaranthus hybr. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTED06/28/1979Yard of Complejo Recoleta church, Cajamarca2750Cultivated materialThe seeds are dark brown, flowers dark wine red, leaves variegated. The RRC class type is: sangorache. It is said to be used as a food and drink colorant. The plants were very diseased and bushy, with variegated and discolored leaves. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1406669PI 511733
142PI 511735CoimiAmaranthus hybr. BoliviaNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTED07/01/1979Street herb vendor, Tarabuco2750Cultivated materialThe seeds are brown and white, flowers red and green, leaves red and green. The RRC class type is: South American, sangorache, Nepal. It is said to have magical use. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1406671PI 511735
143PI 511736CoimiAmaranthus quitensis Kunth BoliviaNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTED07/01/1979Street herb vendor, Tarabuco2750Cultivated materialThe seeds are black, flowers mixed. leaves mixed. The RRC class type is: sangorache. It is said to have magical use. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1406672PI 511736
144PI 511743SangoracheAmaranthus quitensis Kunth EcuadorNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTED07/25/1979Municipal market, Ambato2750Cultivated materialThe seeds are black, flowers dark wine red, leaves rufescent. The RRC class type is: sangorache. It is said to have medicinal uses. It branches from the base and had much disease. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1406679PI 511743
145PI 511745SangoracheAmaranthus quitensis Kunth EcuadorNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTED07/25/1979Municipal market, Riobamba2750Cultivated materialUsed medicinally1406681PI 511745
146PI 511747SangoracheAmaranthus quitensis Kunth EcuadorNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTED07/25/1979Family farm, Panamerican highway, San Andres, 7-8km S of Riobamba2750From a family farmCultivated materialThe seeds are dark brown, flowers dark wine red, leaves rufescent. The RRC class type is: sangorache. It is said to have medicinal uses. Most of the plants are very erect and uniform with some late maturing segregates. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1406683PI 511747
147PI 511751Yuyu coloradoAmaranthus quitensis Kunth PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTED06/23/1979Tacna, originally from Rio Caplino areaCultivated materialThe seeds are black, flowers green, leaves green. It is said to be used as a vegetable. It has pink stems and is very branched with no main head and erect flower spikes. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Originally collected by C. H. Fuertes, 12/77.1406687PI 511751
148PI 490440KiwichaAmaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDHuancayo, Huancayo District, Huancayo Department2900The seeds are white, flowers light pink, leaves green. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is:'Kiwicha.' In the greenhouse it had drooping flowers with one dark pink segregate. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Collected by L. Sumar K.1385376PI 490440
149PI 490454AchitaAmaranthus quitensis Kunth Apurímac, PeruNC71984COLLECTEDAndahuaylas, Andahuaylas District.3100The seeds are dark brown, flowers red, leaves red and green. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Achita.' It had erect flowers and some plants had glomerule type flowers. It did not mature at RRC and was diseased in the field. In the greenhouse it was uniform with glomerule type flowers. Observations for RRC 688 and RRC 984 from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1385390PI 490454
150PI 490477KiwichaAmaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDVilcabamba, Paucartambo District, Cusco Department2900The seeds are white, flowers pink and green, leaves green. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Kiwicha.' In the greenhouse it had slightly drooping and erect flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Collected by A. Calero.1385413PI 490477
151PI 490489RRC 1119Amaranthus hybridus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDAndahuaylas, Andahuaylas District, Apurimac Department3100The seeds are black. The local name is: 'Achita.' In the greenhouse RRC was unable to increase; there was no germination. Observaitons from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Collected by C. Valdivia.1385425PI 490489
152PI 490579LSK 355Amaranthus caudatus L. BoliviaNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDQuillacollo, Quillacollo District, Cochabamba Department2500Collected by L. Lescano. Local name Millmi.1385515PI 490579
153PI 490603RRC 589Amaranthus caudatus L. Cajamarca, PeruNC71984COLLECTED1979Cajamarca, Cajamarca District, Cajamarca DepartmentFrom a family farmThe seeds are light tan, flowers green and red, leaves green. The RRC class type is: South American. It is said to be used as grain, The plants were both branched and unbranched with uneven maturity. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Collected by H. Hauptli. Local name: Coyo.1385539PI 490603
154PI 490655RRC 1121Amaranthus cruentus L. United StatesNC7FIELD1984DONATED07/1979The seeds are white, flowers green and marbled, leaves green and variegated. The RRC class type is: Mexican. It had very large flowers heads. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1385591PI 490655
155PI 490662RRC 1034Amaranthus cruentus L. BeninNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDBreeding materialThis accession is the RRC "core" example of the African type. The seeds are dark brown, flowers green, leaves green. The RRC class type is: African. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Collected by A. Tucker. As reported in the 1981 publication the seed heads heights range from 25 cm to 2 m.1385598PI 490662
156PI 490694LSK 186Amaranthus hybridus L. EcuadorNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDCheca, Checa District, Pichincha Department2530Collected by O. Blanco and C. Nieto. Local name Quinua Negra. Received as A. quitensis.1385630PI 490694
157PI 490752LSK 80Amaranthus hybr. GuatemalaNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTED06/1980Collected by M. Tapia.1385688PI 490752
158PI 490758RRC 1023Amaranthus hypochondriacus L. MexicoNC7FIELD1984COLLECTEDBreeding materialThe seeds are white, flowers green, leaves green. The RRC class type is: mercado. This is the original selection with gold and white-seeds. It is a typical mercado type. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1385694PI 490758
159PI 568179Little RedAmaranthus hybr.Iowa, United StatesNC7FIELD1984DEVELOPED1989Genetic materialPlants flower 20 days from planting even under long day conditions. Stems have red stripes. Petioles green. Blades green with unusual iridescent abaxial surfaces even at maturity. Flowers red. Seeds white. Intended for use as a laboratory demonstration plant.1463150PI 568179
160PI 480592IC-38061-1Amaranthus hypochondriacus L. IndiaNC7GREENHOUSE1983COLLECTEDNarkanda, Simla31.25800000, 77.46000000LandraceCollected by B.D. Joshi. Used for baking bread. Popped seeds eaten with milk and sugar, sugar, or syrup. Leaves used as vegetable and as purgative. Ornamental. Local name Bathu.1375528PI 480592
161PI 480608IC-38087Amaranthus hypochondriacus L. IndiaNC7GREENHOUSE1983COLLECTEDDungri, KuluLandraceCollected by B.D. Joshi. Used for baking bread. Popped seeds eaten with milk and sugar, sugar, or syrup. Leaves used as vegetable and as purgative. Ornamental. Local name Siriara.1375544PI 480608
162PI 480711IC-38187Amaranthus hypochondriacus L. IndiaNC7GREENHOUSE1983COLLECTEDButore, KuluLandraceCollected by B.D. Joshi. Used for baking bread. Popped seeds eaten with milk and sugar, sugar, or syrup. Leaves used as vegetable and as purgative. Local name Siriara.1375647PI 480711
163PI 480755IC-38221Amaranthus hypochondriacus L. IndiaNC7GREENHOUSE1983COLLECTEDSarhan, Simla31.52000000, 77.80000000LandraceCollected by B.D. Joshi. Used for baking bread. Popped seeds eaten with milk and sugar, sugar, or syrup. Leaves used as vegetable and as purgative. Ornamental. Local name Bathu.1375691PI 480755
164PI 480918IC-38360Amaranthus hypochondriacus L. IndiaNC7GREENHOUSE1983COLLECTEDChurag, Mandi31.34700000, 77.15700000LandraceCollected by B.D. Joshi. Used for baking bread. Popped seeds eaten with milk and sugar, sugar, or syrup. Leaves used as vegetable and as purgative. Local name Seol.1375854PI 480918
165PI 481023IC-38527Amaranthus hypochondriacus L. IndiaNC7GREENHOUSE1983COLLECTEDKalpa, Kinnaur31.53600000, 78.25700000LandraceCollected by B.D. Joshi. Used for baking bread. Popped seeds eaten with milk and sugar, sugar, or syrup. Leaves used as vegetable and as purgative. Fermented seeds used as a beverage. Local name Dhankar.1375959PI 481023
166PI 481126IC-42254-2Amaranthus hypochondriacus L. IndiaNC7GREENHOUSE1983COLLECTEDPauri, Pauri30.14600000, 78.77900000LandraceCollected by B.D. Joshi. Used for baking bread. Popped seeds eaten with milk and sugar, sugar, or syrup. Leaves used as vegetable and as purgative. Dried stems burned (folklore). Local name Marchu.1376062PI 481126
167PI 481134IC-42255-5Amaranthus hypochondriacus L. IndiaNC7GREENHOUSE1983COLLECTEDPauri, Pauri30.14600000, 78.77900000LandraceCollected by B.D. Joshi. Used for baking bread. Popped seeds eaten with milk and sugar, sugar, or syrup. Leaves used as vegetable and as purgative. Dried stems burned (folklore). Local name Marchu.1376070PI 481134
168PI 494771ZFA 3330Amaranthus cruentus L. ZambiaNC7GREENHOUSE1983COLLECTEDFarmstore, Nyakakone, 83km from Kubompo to Zambezi, Northwes tern Province-13.83333333, 23.83333333Local name Lenga Lenga.1389707PI 494771
169PI 494777ZFA 3653Amaranthus cruentus L. ZambiaNC7GREENHOUSE1983COLLECTEDBackyard, Mtamba village, 10km from Mporokoso to Kawambwa, N orthern Prov-9.50000000, 30.083333331610Very late flowering as observed by David Brenner in 1992 and in 2005, in Ames, Iowa. A planting on January 19, 2005 flowered on September 30, 2005. Even though it had short day length in the winter. In 1992 at least one plant matured seeds from a May 16 planting harvested on October 15.1389713PI 494777
170PI 482049TOT2345Amaranthus cruentus L. ZimbabweNC7GREENHOUSE1983COLLECTED05/07/1982Backyard, 1.7km W of Mhedziwa BC, Manicaland Province-19.55000000, 32.566666671030Leaves used for vegetables. Heads white, no pigmentation.1376985PI 482049
171PI 477912RRC 416Amaranthus cruentus L. MexicoNC7FIELD1982COLLECTED1979Morelos, HuazulcoLandraceThe seeds are white, flowers green and marbled, leaves green. The RRC class type is: Mexican. It has distinct red stems and petioles. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Grain type. Stems and petioles red. Leaves and flowers green. Susceptible to Lygus.1372848PI 477912
172PI 477913RRC 1011Amaranthus cruentus L. MexicoNC7FIELD1982COLLECTEDCultivarThe seeds are white, flowers green, leaves green. The RRC class type is: Mexican. It is a high yielder and standard for Mexican grain types. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Grain type from segregating bulk population. Yields high. Performs well at high plant densities. Slightly susceptible to Lygus.1372849PI 477913
173PI 477914RRC 1041Amaranthus cruentus L. MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1982COLLECTEDCultivarThe seeds are white, flowers green and marbled, leaves green. The RRC class type is: Mexican. It is a heavy yielder of mixed flowers color and uniform type. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1372850PI 477914
174PI 477915RRC 1008Amaranthus hypochondriacus L. IndiaNC7GREENHOUSE1982COLLECTEDBreeding materialThe seeds are white, flowers green, leaves green. The RRC class type is: Nepal. It is very prone to lodging. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Yields excellent. Maturity late but earliest of nepal grain types. Lodging tendency. As reported in the 1981 publication, it is difficult to thresh.1372851PI 477915
175PI 477916RRC 1023Amaranthus hypochondriacus L. MexicoNC7FIELD1982COLLECTEDCultivarThe seeds are white, flowers green, leaves green. The RRC class type is: mercado. The original selection was gold and white-seeded; it has been reselected for all white. It is a typical mercado type. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Yields high. Seed quality excellent. Adapted to mechanical harvest. Lodging resistant. Observations from the USDA Plant Inventory No. 191.1372852PI 477916
176PI 477917RRC 1024Amaranthus hypochondriacus L. MexicoNC7FIELD1982COLLECTEDCultivarThe seeds are gold, flowers green, leaves green. The RRC class type is: mercado. It is a typical mercado grain type and uniform. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Morphology similar to 81S-1023. Yields high. Seed gold-colored. Imparts pleasant color to baked goods. May be used as flour mixed with corn flour products. Observations from the USDA Plant Invertory No. 191.1372853PI 477917
177PI 500264ZM 2255Amaranthus cruentus L. ZambiaNC7GREENHOUSE1981COLLECTED06/02/1981Chungu, Ndola District, Copperbelt Province-13.20000000, 28.71666667Wild material1395200PI 500264
178PI 540446RRC 1004Amaranthus hypochondriacus L. PakistanNC7GREENHOUSE1981COLLECTEDBreeding materialThe seeds are dark brown, flowers red, leaves green and rufescent. The RRC class type is: prima. The plants have lygus resistance, are uniform, early maturing and lodge. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. As reported in the 1981 publication it has a tendency to dry down at maturity. 1435382PI 540446
179PI 566896KomoAmaranthus cruentus L. Arizona, United StatesNC7GREENHOUSE1981COLLECTED1979Hopi Indian village of Moenkopi.36.06666667, -111.20000000LandraceThe seeds are black, flowers carmine, leaves amaranthine. The RRC class type is: unique. It is said to be used as a dye. It has Lygus resistance, dry down and is very branched. It is early maturing with good seed yield. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Colorful red plants. Seeds black. Foliage and flowers of most plants dark red. Some plants green. The inflorescence is used as a dye coloring in traditional corn foods. It segregates for a very unusual green mid-rib (on red blades) trait.1461867PI 566896
180PI 604666RRC 1027Amaranthus cruentus L. Pennsylvania, United StatesNC7FIELD1981DEVELOPEDPRE 03/19/1981Breeding materialThe seeds are white, flowers orange, leaves green. The RRC class type is: Mexican. It is of uniform type with some green-flowered segregates. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. As reported in the 1981 publication: The Lygus infestation was so severe that all seeds were severely damaged. 1019136PI 604666
181PI 605354K 112Amaranthus cruentus L. Pennsylvania, United StatesNC7FIELD1981DONATED03/19/1981CultivarSeeds white, and translucent. Leaves and flowers red. Plants unbranched, dwarf, Mexican grain type, with some Lygus (insect) resistance. The translucent seed type is unusual in cultivars.1019275PI 605354
182PI 604796RRC 147Amaranthus hypochondriacus L. UnknownNC7GREENHOUSE1981COLLECTEDPRE 09/01/1977Cultivated materialThe seeds are white, flowers green, leaves green. The RRC class type is: Nepal. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Has performed well as a vegetable in South Africa as reported in an Accession Performance Report.1018107PI 604796
183PI 618962'R 123'Amaranthus cruentus L. BeninNC7GREENHOUSE1981COLLECTEDPRE 09/01/1977Breeding materialThe seeds are dark brown, flowers green, leaves green. The RRC class type is: African. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1017635PI 618962
184PI 619237RRC 124Amaranthus hypochondriacus L. NepalNC7FIELD1981COLLECTEDPRE 09/01/1977Charijari (Charyari)975Planted in June and July, harvested in December.Cultivated materialThe seeds are white, flowers red and green, leaves green. The RRC class type is: Nepal grain. The plants are very late maturing. Observations from Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1017957PI 619237
185PI 619259RRC 266Amaranthus hypochondriacus L. NepalNC7GREENHOUSE1981COLLECTED1977Sandu, Dailakh District.28.03333333, 84.61666667914Breeding materialThe seeds are white, flowers red, leaves green. The RRC class type is: spike. It may have some Lygus resistance and shows some dry-down. It has some gold and brown seeded segregates. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1018698PI 619259
186PI 619266RRC 283Amaranthus hypochondriacus L. NepalNC7GREENHOUSE1981COLLECTED1977Batra, Bara district.26.96666667, 85.15000000914LandraceThe seeds are white, flowers red, leaves green. The RRC class type is: Nepal. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1018799PI 619266
187PI 633584RRC 27Amaranthus cruentus L. Beijing Shi, ChinaNC7GREENHOUSE1981DONATEDPRE 1977LandraceThe seeds are dark brown, flowers red, leaves green. The RRC class type is: African. It is early maturing and a prolific seed producer. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1017396PI 633584
188PI 636178RRC 100BAmaranthus hybridus L. Indiana, United StatesNC7GREENHOUSE1981COLLECTEDPRE 09/01/1977Middlebury.Wild materialThe seeds are black, flowers green and red, leaves green. The RRC class type is: weed.1017718PI 636178
189PI 642734RRC 1012Amaranthus cruentus L. MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1981COLLECTEDPRE 02/1981Breeding materialThe seeds are white, flowers green, leaves green. The RRC class type is: Mexican. There were some red and marbled segregates. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1018952PI 642734
190PI 669937RRC 25Amaranthus cruentus L. TanzaniaNC7FIELD1981COLLECTEDPRE 05/01/1976LandraceA local variety. The seeds are dark brown, flowers green, leaves green. The RRC class type is: African. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1017381PI 669937
191PI 669938RRC 56Amaranthus cruentus L. TanzaniaNC7FIELD1981COLLECTEDPRE 09/01/1977Cultivated materialThe seeds are dark brown, flowers green, leaves green. The RRC class type is: African. Observations form the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1017558PI 669938
192PI 451825Cr045Amaranthus cruentus L. GuatemalaNC7FIELD1980COLLECTEDSan Martin Jilotepeque, ChimaltenangoCultivated materialSeeds black.1346761PI 451825
193PI 451711QuequiAmaranthus cruentus L. MexicoNC7GREENHOUSE1980COLLECTEDPRE 09/1980Baroguate, near AlamosLandraceLeaves, inflorescence red. Local names Alegria, Grain amaranth, Guegui and Weywi.1346647PI 451711
194PI 4332282Amaranthus cruentus L. Chimaltenango, GuatemalaNC7GREENHOUSE1978COLLECTEDPRE 12/1978Near San Martin Jilotepeques, Chimaltenango. Latitude 14 de g. 39' N2000LandraceThe seed is smaller and duller in color than other white seeded types.1328164PI 433228
195PI 553073'Love-lies-bleeding'Amaranthus caudatus L. New Jersey, United StatesNC7FIELD1978DEVELOPEDCultivarThe seeds are pink, flowers red, leaves green. The RRC class type is: ornamental. 'Love-lies-bleeding.' Observations from Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Ornamental with drooping red inflorescence.1448045PI 553073
196PI 337611VI044406Amaranthus hypochondriacus L. UgandaNC7GREENHOUSE1968COLLECTED12/1967Kitoba marketLandraceThe seeds are white, flowers green, leaves green. The RRC class type is: Nepal. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1251551PI 337611
197PI 288278No. 199Amaranthus cruentus L. IndiaNC7GREENHOUSE1963COLLECTEDJunagadh suburbs, Junagadh District.Leaves red.1218228PI 288278
198PI 274276TOT2286Amaranthus hypochondriacus L. Punjab, IndiaNC7GREENHOUSE1961COLLECTEDChandigarhThe seeds are brown, flowers green and red, leaves green and rufescent. The RRC class type is: Nepal. Same as RRC 81. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Plant to six feet high; flowers pale straw-colored.1205882PI 274276
199PI 274279TOT2289Amaranthus hypochondriacus L. Himachal Pradesh, IndiaNC7GREENHOUSE1961COLLECTEDPRE 09/01/1977Cornfield near Pachlan, Upper Kulu Valley.The seeds are white, flowers green, leaves green . The RRC class type is: Nepal. Derived from PI 274279. Same as RRC 84. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amarnth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1205885PI 274279
200PI 210995TOT2284Amaranthus hypochondriacus L. AfghanistanNC7GREENHOUSE1953COLLECTEDThe seeds are dark brown, flowers red, leaves green. The RRC class type is: Nepal. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1175000PI 210995
201PI 175039MarchaAmaranthus caudatus L. IndiaNC7FIELD1949COLLECTED10/12/1948Naogaon, Theri, India.2438The seeds are pink, flowers red, leaves green. The RRC class type is: South American. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. In 2012 this was classified as Love Lies Bleeding and not South American, by Brenner, see observations.1151847PI 175039
202Ames 31991'Burgundy Amaranth'Amaranthus cruentus L. California, United StatesNC7GREENHOUSENot Available2013DEVELOPEDPRE 2013CultivarTall variety sports elegant, burgundy flower plumes that bear plentiful white seeds preferred for grain and flour. The leaves are an intense reddish purple and add color and nutrition to salads. 6 to 8 feet in height. Prefers full sun and moderate watering.1907573Ames 31991