Amaranthus (pigweed family)?

I'm working with a park expert and a master gardener, to identify flowers and weeds on my property. However, we are still unsure of this red colored one. I think the chickens are the reason we have it all over this year. I'm not exactly sure what it is. Unless I hear back from the experts, I may have to keep looking in books and on-line.

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simplicityinthemaking said…

Is it long leaved dock? Check this out...
http://weedscanada.ca/images/Polyg10-long-leaved-dock.JPG

September 15, 2011 at 8:34 AM

Candy C. said…

The amaranth we have around here is a single stalk, we have TONS this year because of all the rain. Not sure about the red one.

September 15, 2011 at 8:37 AM

Pioneer Woman at Heart said…

That sure looks like long leaved dock.

September 15, 2011 at 12:14 PM

Tree Sister said…

It's amaranth. See here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amaranth In some places, like where I live, it grows wild. It's ground up and used in flour, or is given as a staple like quinoa or oats. It's also found in birdseed. It's very high in protein. Feed it to your chickens!

September 16, 2011 at 9:20 AM

Unknown said…

I'm a Master Gardener, looks like Amaranthus-
http://www.plant-biology.com/Amaranthus.jpg

September 16, 2011 at 11:14 PM

Pioneer Woman at Heart said…

Thanks! I had no idea is was edible. How neat to find this out.

September 17, 2011 at 8:44 AM

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