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0PI 649217KiwichaAmaranthus caudatus L. Cusco, PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1990COLLECTED05/24/1982Cochapampa, Paruro, Cuzco, Peru-15.21666667, -70.166666672950Cultivated materialThe seeds are white, flowers green, leaves green. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Kiwicha.' In the greenhouse it had slightly drooping flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. The collectors observed that the plants are green and about 1.8m tall. It was planted in November and harvested in April and May. It is associated with corn. The people eat it and use it as medicine for the lungs. The small leaves are eaten.1069735PI 649217
1PI 649218KiwichaAmaranthus caudatus L. Cusco, PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1990COLLECTED05/24/1982Cochopampo, Paruro, Cuzco, Peru-15.21666667, -70.166666672950Cultivated materialThe seeds are dark brown, flowers pink, green and red, leaves green and light rufescent. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Kiwicha.' In the greenhouse it had slightly drooping flowers. Observaitons from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. The collectors observed: Red plants with large glomerules. Primarily used for lung medicine. Planted in Nov. and harvested in April and May. Associated with corn. They eat leaves of small plants and toasted milled seeds.1069744PI 649218
2PI 649219KiwichaAmaranthus caudatus L. Cusco, PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1990COLLECTED05/27/1982Panteonpunco, Pillpinto, Paruro, Cuzco, Peru-13.95307800, -71.761777003000Wild materialThe seeds are dark brown, flowers pinkish-green, leaves green. The RRC class type is: South American. Not a cultivated plant. The local name is: 'Kiwicha.' In the green house it had unusaually long brackts for A. caudatus. Most had glomerule type flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. The Collectors observed: Red and green plants. 120 cm. Bulk of garden plants. Used as lung medicine. toasted, eaten in soup, or for breakfast with milk. Seeded spontaneously.1069745PI 649219
3PI 649222AchisAmaranthus caudatus L. Ancash, PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1990COLLECTEDPRE 06/01/1982Cultivated materialThe seeds are tan and white, flowers pink, leaves light rufescent. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Achia.' In the greenhouse it had uneven height and slightly drooping and erect flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. The collectors observed: Red plants, range from 1.5 to 1.8 m tall. Associated with corn and cabbage.1069803PI 649222
4PI 649226AchisAmaranthus caudatus L. Ancash, PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1990COLLECTED06/03/1982Huarimayo-Caserio, Chauin, Huari, Ancash, Peru3060Cultivated materialThe seeds are tan, flowers pink and green, leaves light rufescent. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Achis.' In the greenhouse it was of uniform type with erect flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. The collectors observed: Two red and green plants from a person's garden.1069853PI 649226
5PI 649227AchisAmaranthus caudatus L. Ancash, PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1990COLLECTED06/03/1982Opayaco, San Marcos, Huari, Ancash, Peru cultivated2910Cultivated materialThe seeds are tan, flowers dark pink, leaves rufescent. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Achis.' In the greenhouse it was uniform with slightly drooping flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. The collectors observed: Last years seeds from a woman's house. Eaten as toasted candy and in soup.1069858PI 649227
6PI 649228AchisAmaranthus caudatus L. Ancash, PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1990COLLECTED06/03/1982Opayaco, San Marcos, Huari, Ancash, Peru2910Cultivated materialThe seeds are black, flowers light pink, leaves rufescent. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Achis.' In the greenhouse it is uniform with slightly drooping flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus. PA. The collectors observed: Rose colored flowers, black seed. In field with corn.1069866PI 649228
7PI 649230AchisAmaranthus caudatus L. Ancash, PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1990COLLECTED06/03/1982Pomachaca, Lucma Pampa, Huari, Huari, Ancash, Peru-9.00000000, -77.000000002740Cultivated materialThe seeds are tan, flowers green, leaves light rufescent. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Achis.' In the greenhouse it is uniform with slightly drooping flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. The collectors observed: Rose, red, and green plants planted in bunches close together. Associated with large field of corn. ( 2 meters tall)1069888PI 649230
8PI 649231AchisAmaranthus caudatus L. Ancash, PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1990COLLECTED06/04/1982Huari, Huari, Huari, Ancash, Peru-9.00000000, -77.000000003050Cultivated materialThe seeds are tan, flowers light pink and dark pink, leaves rufescent. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Achis.' In the greenhouse it had slightly drooping flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. The collectors observed: Bulk collection. Garden of tall mixed colored plants with white seeds. Up to 2 meters tall. Eaten toasted, ground for flour, or used to make candy.1069901PI 649231
9PI 649233AchisAmaranthus caudatus L. Ancash, PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1990COLLECTED06/04/1982Huari, Huari, Huari, Ancash, Peru-9.00000000, -77.000000002920Wild materialThe seeds are black, flowers pink and green, leaves light rufescent and 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: One plant with red flowers and black seeds from field of corn and squash. (1.3 meters tall)1069911PI 649233
10PI 649235AchisAmaranthus caudatus L. Ancash, PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1990COLLECTED06/05/1982Huarez, Huarez, Huarez, Ancash, Peru-9.00000000, -77.000000003120Cultivated materialThe seeds are tan and dark brown, the flowers pink, leaves light rufescent. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Achis.' In the greenhouse it had erect flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. The collectors observed: Red plants with white seeds found in garden. (1m tall) Eaten in soup, candy, segundo, and breakfast foods. Also ground into flour.1069940PI 649235
11PI 649236AchisAmaranthus caudatus L. Ancash, PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1990COLLECTED06/05/1982Huaraz, Huaraz, Huaraz, Ancash, Peru-9.00000000, -77.000000003120Cultivated materialThe seeds are black, flowers pink, leaves light rufescent. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Achis.' In the greenhouse it was uniform and had slightly drooping flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. The collectors observed: Red plant with black seeds found in garden. (approx. 1m tall) Eaten in segundo, candy, and breakfast foods. Also toasted and ground into flour.1069943PI 649236
12PI 649240AchisAmaranthus caudatus L. Ancash, PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1990COLLECTED06/05/1982Picop, Huaraz, Huaraz, Ancash, Peru2900Cultivated materialThe seeds are white and black, flowers green and light pink, leaves green and light rufescent. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Achis.' It predominately white-seeded. In the greenhouse it was of uniform type with slightly drooping flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. The collectors observed: Bulk collection associated with corn.1069957PI 649240
13PI 649242AchisAmaranthus caudatus L. Ancash, PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1990COLLECTED06/05/1982Jangas, Huaraz, Huaraz, Ancash, Peru-9.00000000, -77.000000002900Cultivated materialThe seeds are dark brown, flowres green, leaves green and light rufescent. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Achis.' In the greenhouse it was uniform with slightly drooping flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. The collectors observed: One plant with black seeds from field of corn. Eaten as main dish; used in candy, soup, and breakfast foods; toasted, and ground into flour.1069972PI 649242
14PI 649244AchisAmaranthus caudatus L. Ancash, PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1990COLLECTED06/05/1982Communidad Santa Isabel de Marcac, Huaraz, Huaraz, Ancash, Peru2900Cultivated materialThe seeds are black and white, flowers pink and green, leaves green and rufescent. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Achis.' In the greenhouse it was uneven for height with erect flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. The collectors observed: Bulk of plants associated with corn, tarwi (lupinus) beans, quinua, squash. Eaten as main dish; used in soups,candy, and breakfast foods; toasted, and ground into flour.1069980PI 649244
15PI 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
16PI 51168312Amaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTED06/12/1979Grounds of Kayra Experiment Station, University of Cuzco, 8km SE of Cuzco. Originally collected in Ayacucho.3300Cultivated materialThe seeds are white, flowers pink, leaves green. The RRC class type is: South American. It is said to be used as grain. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1406619PI 511683
17PI 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
18PI 511688AchitaAmaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTED06/20/1979Market, Mayorista, Huancayo.3250MarketCultivated materialThe seeds are white and brown, flowers pink and green, leaves green. The RRC class type is: South American. It is said to be used as grain. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1406624PI 511688
19PI 511689AchitaAmaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTED06/22/1979La Mejorada, also known as Manuel Caceres.3650From a family farmCultivated materialThe seeds are white and brown, flowers green, leaves green. The RRC class type is: South American. It is said to be used as grain. It had severe disease problems at Rodale. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Bought from family in town, grown on farm outside town. Used as grain.1406625PI 511689
20PI 511691AchitaAmaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTED06/22/1979Manuel Telleria.3650From a family farmCultivated materialThe seeds are white and brown, flowers pink and green, leaves green. It is said to be used as grain. It is short and more branching than most. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Bought from vendor in town, grown on farm outside town. Used as grain.1406627PI 511691
21PI 511693AchisAmaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTED06/24/1979Municipal market, Huaraz-9.52684600, -77.530720003100MarketCultivated materialThe seeds are white, flowers green, leaves green. The RRC class type is: South American. It is said to be used as grain. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1406629PI 511693
22PI 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
23PI 511695AchisAmaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTED06/24/1979Family farm, 3km S of Huaraz3100Cultivated materialUsed as grain.1406631PI 511695
24PI 511697AchisAmaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTED06/24/1979Family farm, hills, eastern edge of Huaraz3100Cultivated materialThe seeds are light tan, flowers green and pink, leaves green. The RRC class type is: South American. It is said to be used as grain. It is bushy with more branching than most. The plants were healthy with uneven maturity. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1406633PI 511697
25PI 511734CoimiAmaranthus hybr.Chuquisaca, BoliviaNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTED06/30/1979Street vendor near municipal market, Sucre2750MarketCultivated materialThe seeds are dark brown, flowers red and green, leaves green. The RRC class type is: South American. It is said to have magical use and is uneven for height. Observaitons from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1406670PI 511734
26PI 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
27PI 511738Sangorache, atacoAmaranthus quitensis Kunth EcuadorNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTED07/10/1979Family farm, NE edge of Cuenca3250Cultivated materialThe 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. It segregates for height and maturity. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catlaog. Emmaus, PA.1406674PI 511738
28PI 511739Ataco, sangoracheAmaranthus quitensis Kunth EcuadorNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTED07/10/1979Family farm, 2km W of El Tambo3000Cultivated materialThe seeds are dark brown, flowers dark wine red, leaves rufescent. The RRC class type is: sangorache. It is said to have medicinal use. It is very short for this type and segregates for the amount of branching. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1406675PI 511739
29PI 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
30PI 511753RRC 576Amaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTED06/24/1979Family farm, 4km S of Huaraz3100Cultivated materialThe seeds are black, flowers green and pink, leaves green. The RRC class type is: South American. It had uneven maturity and branching patterns. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Weedy loking black seeded plants (observed by David Brenner).1406689PI 511753
31PI 511754SangoracheAmaranthus hybridus L. EcuadorNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTED07/30/1979Weed population around cornfields and waste areas, Guaranda2900Wild materialThe seeds are black, flowers pink and green, leaves green with a pink tint. The RRC class type is: weed. It is very bushy with branching from the base and dark pink stems. It did not mature in the field at RRC. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1406690PI 511754
32PI 490423KiwichaAmaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDUrcos, Urcos District, Cusco Department3150The seeds are light tan, flowers light pinkish-green, leaves green. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Kiwicha.' In the greenhouse it was uniform and had erect flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Seed shipped with closing of Rodale Amaranthus program. Collected by L. Sumar K.1385359PI 490423
33PI 490439KiwichaAmaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC71984COLLECTEDLarapa, San Jeronimo District, Cusco Department3200The seeds are gold and white, flowers pink and red, leaves green and rufescent. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Kiwicha.' In the greenhouse it had erect, drooping and glomerule type flowers. Observations from the Rodale Researach Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Collected by L. Sumar K.1385375PI 490439
34PI 490449KiwichaAmaranthus hybr. PeruNC71984COLLECTEDK'ayra, San Jeronimo District, Cusco Department3250The seeds are dark brown, flowers pink, dark pink, and pinkish green, leaves green and light rufescent. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Kiwicha.' In the greenhouse it had erect and glomerule type flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Collected by L. Sumar K.1385385PI 490449
35PI 490452AchitaAmaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDAndahuaylas, Andahuaylas District, Apurimac Department3100The seeds are light tan, flowers pink and pinkish green, leaves green. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Achita.' In the greenhouse it had erect and slightly drooping flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Collected by C. Arbizu.1385388PI 490452
36PI 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
37PI 490456CoimiAmaranthus caudatus L. BoliviaNC71984COLLECTEDTarija, Tarija District, Tarija Department2100The seeds are white, flowers light pink, dark pink and green, leaves green. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Coimi.' In the greenhouse it was of uniform type with erect flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Collected by M. Tapia.1385392PI 490456
38PI 490457CoimiAmaranthus caudatus L. BoliviaNC71984COLLECTEDPampasilla, Pampasilla District, Pampasilla Department2200The seeds are white and brown, flowers pink and pinkish green, leaves green. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Coimi.' It is predominately white-seeded. In the green house it had erect flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Collected by M. Tapia.1385393PI 490457
39PI 490458CoimiAmaranthus caudatus L. BoliviaNC71984COLLECTEDSan Lorenzo, San Lorenzo District, San Lorenzo Department2200The seeds are white, flowers light pink and dark pink, leaves green. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Coimi.' In the greenhouse it had erect flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Collected by M. Tapia.1385394PI 490458
40PI 490461CoimiAmaranthus caudatus L. BoliviaNC71984COLLECTEDSan Andres, San Andres District, San Andres Department2200The seeds are white, flowers light pink, leaves green. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Coimi.' In the field it had erect flowers, was diseased, and did not mature at RRC. In the greenhouse it had erect flowers. Observations for RRC 694 and RRC 991 from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Collected by M. Tapia.1385397PI 490461
41PI 490462CoimiAmaranthus caudatus L. BoliviaNC71984COLLECTEDChuansaca, Chuansaca District, Chuansaca Department2200The seeds are white, flowers light pink and dark pink, leaves green and light rufescent. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Coimi.' In the greenhouse it had erect flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Collected by M. Tapia.1385398PI 490462
42PI 490466KiwichaAmaranthus quitensis Kunth PeruNC71984COLLECTEDColquepata, Paucartambo District, Cusco Department3600The seeds are dark brown, flowers dark red, leaves green. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Kiwicha.' In the greenhouse it was short and uniform with leaves edged in red. It had glomerule type flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Collected by L. Sumar K.1385402PI 490466
43PI 490486KiwichaAmaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDMarangani, Sicuani District, Cusco Department3600The seeds are tan, flowers pink, leaves light rufescent. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Kiwicha.' In the greenhouse it was uniform and had slightly drooping flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Collected by L. Sumar K.1385422PI 490486
44PI 490488KiwichaAmaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDParuro, Paruro District, Cusco Department3000The seeds are white, flowers green and pink, leaves green. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Kiwicha.' In the greenhouse it had erect flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Collected by S. Fernandez Baca.1385424PI 490488
45PI 490490AchitaAmaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDCaycanca, Cotabambas District, Apurimac Department3200The seeds are white, flowers green and pink, leaves green and light rufescent. The local name is: 'Achita.' In the greenhouse it had erect flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Collected by C. Valdivia.1385426PI 490490
46PI 490518KiwichaAmaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDYaurisque, Paruro District, Cusco Department3380The seeds are dark brown, flowers pink, green and dark red, leaves green and rufescent. The RRC class type is South American. The local name is: 'Kiwicha.' In the greenhouse it had erect, slightly drooping and glomerule type flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Collected by L. Feine and A. Pena.1385454PI 490518
47PI 490519KiwichaAmaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDUncapampa, Paucartambo District, Cusco Department3330The seeds are dark brown and white, flowers pink and green, leaves green and light rufescent. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Kiwicha.' In the greenhouse it was of uniform type with slightly drooping flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Collected by L. Feine and A. Pena.1385455PI 490519
48PI 490521KiwichaAmaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDPanteon Punku, Paruro District, Cusco Department3000The seeds are dark brown, flowers pink, leaves green and red. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Kiwicha.' In the greenhouse it had unusually long bracts for A. caudatus and most had glomerule type flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. The collectors observed: Red plant, 1.5 to 1.8 m tall. Used as a dye. Eat for chicha. Spontaneously appears in garden. Collected by A. Alvarez and L. Feine.1385457PI 490521
49PI 490522KiwichaAmaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDPillpinto, Paruro District, Cusco Department3000The seeds are dark brown, flowers pink, leaves green. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Kiwicha.' In the greenhouse growth was uniform and all had glomerule type flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Observations from the collectors: Two plants in garden with pink flowers. Used leaves for salad. Toasted breakfast cereal. Spontaneously appear after planting. Collected by A. Alvarez and L. Feine.1385458PI 490522
50PI 490524KiwilloAmaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDSimpi S. Antonio, Acomayo District, Cusco Department3000The seeds are dark brown, flowers pink, leaves green and light rufescent. The RRC class type is South American. The local name is: 'Kiwillo.' In the greenhouse it was uniform and had slightly drooping flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. The collectors observed: Plant in Sept. and Harvest in May. Toasted for breakfast and used as medicine for lungs. Collected by A. Alvarez and L. Feine.1385460PI 490524
51PI 490526AchisAmaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC71984COLLECTEDPicop, Huaraz District, Ancash Department2950The seeds are tan, flowers pink and green, leaves green and light rufescent. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Achis.' In the greenhouse it was of uniform type and had erect flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. The collectors observed: Harvested flowers from small field near peoples house. Associated with corn. Planted in Oct. and harvested in June Eaten toasted or as candy. Collected by A. Alvarez and L. Feine.1385462PI 490526
52PI 490533AchisAmaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDHuarimayo (Chavin), Huari District, Ancash Department3060The seeds are tan, flowers pink and green, leaves green and rufescent. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Achis.' In the greenhouse it was of uniform type and had erect flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. The collectors observed: Bulk collection. Found in bands in corn field along with quinoa. Collected by A. Alvarez and L. Feine.1385469PI 490533
53PI 490534AchisAmaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDCaserio Huarimayo, Chavin District, Ancash Department3060The seeds are tan and black, flowers pink and green, leaves rufescent. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Achis.' It is predominately tan-seeded. In the greenhouse it was of uniform type but uneven for height with erect flowers Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. The collectors observed. Bulk Collection. Found with mixed colors, unbranched from field of corn and quinua. Used for masamora, and toasted. Planted in Sept. and harvested in June. Collected by A. Alvarez and L. Feine.1385470PI 490534
54PI 490535AchisAmaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC71984COLLECTEDSan Marcos, Apayaco, Huari District, Ancash Department2910The seeds are black, flowers light pink, leaves rufescent. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Achis.' In the greenhouse it was uniform with slightly drooping flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. The collectors noted: Small plants bulked from within a small Zea field. Collected by A. Alvarez and L. Feine.1385471PI 490535
55PI 490537AchisAmaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDCajay Cardonyoc, Huari District, Ancash Department2980The seeds are tan, flowers pinkish-green, leaves light rufescent. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Achis.' In the greenhouse it had slightly drooping flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Collected by A. Alvarez and L. Feine.1385473PI 490537
56PI 490538AchisAmaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDHuari, Huari District, Ancash Department3050The seeds are tan, flowers green and light pink, leaves green and light rufescent. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Achis.' In the greenhouse it had erect flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. The collectors observed: Rose colored plants with white seeds. (1.3 meters tall) Eaten toasted, ground for flour or used to make candy. Collected by A. Alvarez and L. Feine.1385474PI 490538
57PI 490539AchisAmaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDSan Marcos, Huari District, Ancash Department2960The seeds are tan, flowers light pink, leaves light rufescent. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Achis.' In the greenhouse it was uniform and had erect flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. The collectors observed: Collected bulk seed from farmer, Luis Alfaro Cueva. Collected by A. Alvarez and L. Feine.1385475PI 490539
58PI 490540LSK 308Amaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDHuaraz, Huaraz District, Ancash Department3100Collected by A. Alvarez and L. Feine. Local name Achis.1385476PI 490540
59PI 490546LSK 321Amaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDCurahuasi, Abancay District, Apurimac Department3100Collected by A. Campana. Local name Kanihua.1385482PI 490546
60PI 490547LSK 322Amaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDOccoruro, Abancay District, Apurimac Department3100Collected by A. Campana. Local name Kanihua.1385483PI 490547
61PI 490548LSK 323Amaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDSaywite, Abancay District, Apurimac Department3150Collected by A. Campana. Local name Kanihua.1385484PI 490548
62PI 490549LSK 324Amaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDCcoropampa, Abancay District, Apurimac Department3050Collected by A. Campana. Local name Kanihua.1385485PI 490549
63PI 490551LSK 326Amaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDAccobamba, Mollepata District, Cusco Department3000Collected by A. Campana. Local name Kanihua.1385487PI 490551
64PI 490552LSK 327Amaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDAyrancca, Mollepata District, Cusco Department3200Collected by A. Campana. Local name Kanihua.1385488PI 490552
65PI 490553LSK 328Amaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDCcoyahuacho, Andahuaylas District, Apurimac Department3250Collected by A. Campana. Local name Achita.1385489PI 490553
66PI 490555RRC 1212Amaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDPuyso, Andahuaylas District, Apurimac Department3500Collected by A. Campana. Local name Achita.1385491PI 490555
67PI 490558LSK 334Amaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDSan Jeronimo, Andahuaylas District, Apurimac Department3200Collected by A. Campana. Local name Achita.1385494PI 490558
68PI 490559LSK 335Amaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDCcantupata, Andahuaylas District, Apurimac Department3200Collected by A. Campana. Local name Achita.1385495PI 490559
69PI 490561LSK 337Amaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDRanracancha, Ocobamba District, Apurimac Department3800Collected by A. Campana. Local name Achita.1385497PI 490561
70PI 490562LSK 338Amaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDHuacsone, Ocobamba District, Apurimac Department3600Collected by A. Campana. Local name Achita.1385498PI 490562
71PI 490565RRC 1214Amaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDCascabamba, Andahuaylas District, Apurimac Department3500Collected by A. Campana. Local name Achita.1385501PI 490565
72PI 490569LSK 345Amaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDPoltoxa, Andahuaylas District, Apurimac Department3400Collected by A. Campana. Local name Achita.1385505PI 490569
73PI 490573LSK 349Amaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDAntilla, Antabamba District, Apurimac Department3400Collected by A. Campana. Local name Achita.1385509PI 490573
74PI 490575LSK 351Amaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDPachaconas, Aymaraes District, Apurimac Department3500Collected by A. Campana. Local name Achita.1385511PI 490575
75PI 490579LSK 355Amaranthus caudatus L. BoliviaNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDQuillacollo, Quillacollo District, Cochabamba Department2500Collected by L. Lescano. Local name Millmi.1385515PI 490579
76PI 490580LSK 357Amaranthus caudatus L. BoliviaNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDTiraque, Tiraque District, Cochabamba Department2600Collected by L. Lescano. Local name Millmi.1385516PI 490580
77PI 490582LSK 361Amaranthus caudatus L. BoliviaNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDGral. Campero, Tarija District, Tarija Department2100Collected by L. Lescano. Local name Coimi.1385518PI 490582
78PI 490583LSK 365Amaranthus caudatus L. BoliviaNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDSan Lorenzo, San Lorenzo District, Tarija Department2200Collected by L. Lescano. Local name Coimi.1385519PI 490583
79PI 490586LSK 368Amaranthus hybr. BoliviaNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDVillazon, Villazon District, Potosi Department2400Collected by L. Lescano. Local name Coimi.1385522PI 490586
80PI 490604CoimiAmaranthus caudatus L. Chuquisaca, BoliviaNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTED1979Sucre, Sucre District, Sucre DepartmentMarketThe seeds are white, pink and brown, flowers green and red, leaves green. The RRC class type is: South American. It is said to be used as grain. It is predominately white seeded with much disease. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Collected by H. Hauptli. Local name Coimi.1385540PI 490604
81PI 490606RRC 1257Amaranthus caudatus L. BoliviaNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDTarabuco, Tarabuco District, Tarabuco DepartmentCollected by H. Hauptli. Local name Coimi.1385542PI 490606
82PI 490673LSK 163Amaranthus quitensis Kunth EcuadorNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDAmazonas, Montalvo District, Tungurahua Department2775Collected by O. Blanco and R. Castillo. Local name Sangorache. Received as A. quitensis.1385609PI 490673
83PI 490676LSK 166Amaranthus quitensis Kunth EcuadorNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDQuero, Quero District, Tungurahua Department2830Collected by O. Blanco and R. Castillo. Local name Sangorache. Received as A. quitensis.1385612PI 490676
84PI 490677LSK 167Amaranthus quitensis Kunth EcuadorNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDHipolonguito, San Antonio District, Tungurahua Department3070Collected by O. Blanco and R. Castillo. Local name Sangorache. Received as A. quitensis.1385613PI 490677
85PI 490678LSK 168Amaranthus quitensis Kunth EcuadorNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDQuigambi, Quero District, Tungurahua Department2890Collected by O. Blanco and R. Castillo. Local name Sangorache. Received as A. quitensis.1385614PI 490678
86PI 490679LSK 169Amaranthus quitensis Kunth EcuadorNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDCeballos, Ceballos District, Tungurahua Department2775Collected by O. Blanco and R. Castillo. Local name Sangorache. Received as A. quitensis.1385615PI 490679
87PI 490680LSK 171Amaranthus quitensis Kunth EcuadorNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDChinchicoto, Tisaleo District, Tungurahua Department3100Collected by O. Blanco and R. Castillo. Local name Sangorache. Received as A. quitensis.1385616PI 490680
88PI 490681LSK 172Amaranthus quitensis Kunth EcuadorNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDMocha, Mocha District, Tungurahua Department3080Collected by O. Blanco and R. Castillo. Local name Sangorache. Received as A. quitensis.1385617PI 490681
89PI 490682LSK 173Amaranthus quitensis Kunth EcuadorNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDSan Miguel, Guano District, Tungurahua Department2875Collected by O. Blanco and R. Castillo. Local name Sangorache. Received as A. quitensis.1385618PI 490682
90PI 490684LSK 175Amaranthus quitensis Kunth EcuadorNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTED24 de Mayo, Riobamba District, Tungurahua Department2790Collected by O. Blanco and R. Castillo. Local name Sangorache. Received as A. quitensis.1385620PI 490684
91PI 490685LSK 176Amaranthus quitensis Kunth EcuadorNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDEl Gatazo, Chimborazo District, Tungurahua Department3038Collected by O. Blanco and R. Castillo. Local name Sangorache. Received as A. quitensis.1385621PI 490685
92PI 490703LSK 200Amaranthus hybridus L. EcuadorNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDMarin, Andrade District, Imbabura Department2940Collected by O. Blanco and C. Nieto. Local name Ataco. Received as A. quitensis.1385639PI 490703
93PI 490705LSK 202Amaranthus quitensis Kunth EcuadorNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDValenzuela, S.P. Otar District, Imbabura Department2790Collected by O. Blanco and C. Nieto. Local name Ataco. Received as A. quitensis.1385641PI 490705
94PI 490715LSK 215Amaranthus quitensis Kunth EcuadorNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDParque, El Tambo District, Canar Department2890Collected by O. Blanco and R. Castillo. Local name Sangorache. Received as A. quitensis.1385651PI 490715
95PI 490716LSK 216Amaranthus quitensis Kunth EcuadorNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDIngapirca, Ingapirca District, Canar Department2960Collected by O. Blanco and R. Castillo. Local name Sangorache. Received as A. quitensis.1385652PI 490716
96PI 490721LSK 221Amaranthus quitensis Kunth EcuadorNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDTurupampa, Biblian District, Canar Department2850Collected by O. Blanco and R. Castillo. Local name Sangorache. Received as A. quitensis.1385657PI 490721
97PI 490722LSK 222Amaranthus quitensis Kunth EcuadorNC7GREENHOUSENot Available1984COLLECTEDGulaji, Deleg. Azoguez District, Canar Department2800Collected by O. Blanco and R. Castillo. Local name Sangorache. Received as A. quitensis.1385658PI 490722
98PI 490740LSK 251Amaranthus hybr. PeruNC7GREENHOUSE1984COLLECTEDNinabamba, Acomayo District, Cusco Department3000Collected by L. Feine and A. Pena. Local name Ataco. Received as A. quitensis. Observed by Brenner in the fall of 2015 greenhouse planting to be unusual: It has the determinate EDULIS type infloresences with large terminal male flowers in weed-type green, long-bract, infloresences. The tepals and style notches are of the A. caudatus types.1385676PI 490740
99PI 481947KiwichaAmaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC71982COLLECTED05/24/1982Huattacalla, Paruro, Cusco3000The seeds are dark brown and white, flowers green, leaves green. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Kiwicha.' In the greenhouse it was of uniform type with slightly drooping flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Co-collector Pena. Bulk collection. Seeds black and white. Planted in September/October in association with corn, ava, arbeja, tarwi (lupinus). Harvested April/May. Consumed as milled seed. Used as medicine for kidneys and livers.1376883PI 481947
100PI 481948KiwilloAmaranthus hybr. PeruNC71982COLLECTED05/27/1982Simpi, Acomayo, Cusco3000The seeds are dark brown, flowers dark pink, light pink and green leaves green. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Kiwillo.' In the greenhouse it has slightly drooping and erect flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. The collectors observed: Seeds used toasted for breakfast and as lung medicine. Co-collector A. Alvarez C.1376884PI 481948
101PI 481949KiwilloAmaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC71982COLLECTED05/27/1982Llanza, Acomayo, Cusco3200The seeds are dark brown, flowers pinkish-green, leaves green. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Kiwillo.' In the greenhouse it was uniform and all plants had glomerule type flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. The collectors observed: Red plants, black seeds about 160 cm tall. Spontaneously appear. Used as medicine. Co-collector A. Alvarez C.1376885PI 481949
102PI 481950AchisAmaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC71982COLLECTED06/01/1982Huaraz, Huaraz, Ancash3000The seeds are tan and white, flowers pink and pinkish-green, leaves green The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Achis.' In the greenhouse it had erect flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. The collectors observed: White seed. Plants grown in Huari. Make desserts; turrones (balls of popped seed). Eat the leaves when they are small. Bought from a woman in Huaraz. Co-collector A. Alvarez C.1376886PI 481950
103PI 481951AchisAmaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC71982COLLECTED06/02/1982Picop, Huaraz, Ancash3080The seeds are white, flowers green, leaves green. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Achis.' In the greenhouse it was uniform and had slightly drooping flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. The collectors observed: Bulk seed from house. Associated with corn. Plants have light green panicles. Toasted for breakfast. Co-collector A. Alvarez C.1376887PI 481951
104PI 481955AchisAmaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC71982COLLECTED06/02/1982Acopampa, Carhuaz, Ancash2770The seeds are white, flowers green, leaves green. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Achis.' In the greenhouse it is uniform with slightly drooping flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. The collectors observed: Bulk collection. Comes from a woman's house, has white seeds, and grows tall. They eat leaves of young plants, also as harina, masamora, and toasted. Co-collector A. Alvarez C.1376891PI 481955
105PI 481959AchisAmaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC71982COLLECTED06/02/1982Huarimayo-Caserio, Chavin, Huari, Ancash3060The seeds are tan, flowers pink and green, leaves green and light rufescent. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Achis.' In the greenhouse it had erect flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. The collectors observed: Bulk collection. Picked near woman's home. Eaten as toasted masamora, harina, and as candy. Co-collector A. Alvarez C.1376895PI 481959
106PI 481960AchisAmaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC71982COLLECTED06/03/1982Succha, Huantar, Huari, Ancash2910The seeds are tan, flowers pinkish-green and pink, leaves green and light rufescent. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Achis.' In the greenhouse it had erect flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. The collectors observed: Bulk collection From man's house. Eaten toasted for breakfast or harina. Co-collector A. Alvarez C.1376896PI 481960
107PI 481965AchisAmaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC71982COLLECTED06/03/1982Huari, Huari, Ancash3040The seeds are tan, flowers green, leaves green. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Achis.' In the greenhouse it had erect flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. The collectors observed: Yellow gold flowers, 2 meters tall, white seeds. In field associated with corn. Co-collector A. Alvarez C.1376901PI 481965
108PI 481967AchisAmaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC71982COLLECTED06/04/1982Orcush, San Marcos, Huari, Ancash2960The seeds are tan, flowers pinkish-green, leaves green. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Achis.' In the greenhouse it had erect flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. The collectors observed: Bulk collection. Three plants with rose colored flowers and white seeds. Eaten in soup, desayuno, and candies, also ground into flour. Co-collector A. Alvarez C.1376903PI 481967
109PI 481970AchisAmaranthus caudatus L. PeruNC71982COLLECTED06/05/1982Communidad Santa Isabel de Marcac, Huaraz, Huaraz, Ancash2900The seeds are white and black, flowers pink and green, leaves green and light rufescent. The RRC class type is: South American. The local name is: 'Achis.' It is predominately white-seeded. In the greenhouse it had slightly drooping flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. The collectors observed: Bulk from field of corn. Eaten as their main dish; in soup and candy, and as a breakfast food. Also ground into flour and toasted. Co-collector A. Alvarez C.1376906PI 481970
110PI 478403R-90Amaranthus caudatus L. BoliviaNC7GREENHOUSE1981COLLECTED04/26/1981Near Capinota, 100km S of Cochabamba, Cochabamba Province2450Plants mixed with barley, 1.5m tall. Possibly weedy, used for human food.1373339PI 478403
111Ames 15139Duplicate of PI 490557Amaranthus caudatus L. Apurímac, Peru Historic1990COLLECTEDPRE 02/01/1984The seeds are tan, flowers pinkish-green, leaves green. The RRC class type is: South American. In Peru it was tall and uniform with erect flowers and few diseases. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Seed shipped with closing of Rodale Amaranthus program.1070308Ames 15139
112Ames 15141Duplicate of PI 490567Amaranthus caudatus L. Apurímac, Peru Historic1990COLLECTEDPRE 02/01/1984The seeds are tan, flowers pink, leaves green. The RRC class type is: South American. In Peru it is tall and uniform with a dense seed head and minimal diseases. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Seed shipped with closing of Rodale Amaranthus program.1070315Ames 15141
113Ames 15150RRC 1248Amaranthus caudatus L. Ancash, PeruNC7FIELD1990COLLECTEDPRE 05/01/1985Breeding materialThe seeds are tan, flowers pink, leaves green. The RRC class type is: South American. In Peru it was very late, had erect flowers and did well in poor soils. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA.1070347Ames 15150
114Ames 15155Duplicate of PI 490568Amaranthus caudatus L. Apurímac, Peru Historic1990COLLECTEDPRE 05/01/1985The seeds are tan, flowers pink, leaves green. The RRC class type is: South American. In Peru it was uniform and late maturing with compact erect seed heads. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Seed shipped with closing of Rodale Amaranthus program.1070362Ames 15155
115Ames 15156Duplicate of PI 490580Amaranthus caudatus L. Bolivia Historic1990COLLECTEDPRE 05/01/1985The seeds are tan, flowers pink, leaves green. The RRC class type is: South American. In Peru it was very uniform, late matauring and tall with erect flowers. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Seed shipped with closing of Rodale Amaranthus program.1070367Ames 15156
116Ames 15157RRC 1255Amaranthus caudatus L. BoliviaNC7GREENHOUSE1990COLLECTEDPRE 05/01/1985Breeding materialThe seeds are white. The RRC class type is: South American. In Peru it was late maturing with large seeds. Observations from the Rodale Research Center, 1988 Rodale Amaranth Germplasm Catalog. Emmaus, PA. Seed shipped with closing of Rodale Amaranthus program.1070368Ames 15157