Amaranthus caudatus aka Purple Amaranth

Amaranthus caudatus, also known as Amaranthus edulis and Amaranthus mantegazzianus, is a species of annual flowering plant. It is commonly referred to as love-lies-bleeding, pendant amaranth, tassel flower, velvet flower, foxtail amaranth, and quilete. The Quechua people of South America call it kiwicha, quihuicha, inca jataco, ataco, ataku, sankurachi, jaguarcha (Ecuador), millmi, or coimi, while the Aymara people know it as qamasa. This plant is known for its edible leaves and seeds, which are used as a source of food in India and South America. It is a bushy annual with large ovate leaves and drooping, light to lime green tassel-like racemes of tiny flowers. Growing up to 8 feet in height, it thrives in full sun and can tolerate various conditions, including both humid and arid environments. The seedsheads of Amaranthus caudatus provide food for birds and its flowers can be used for fresh or dried arrangements. Originating from the American tropics, the exact origin of this species remains unknown. In indigenous agriculture, A. cruentus is the Central American counterpart to the South American A. caudatus.