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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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Is it long leaved dock? Check this out...
http://weedscanada.ca/images/Polyg10-long-leaved-dock.JPG
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.
That sure looks like long leaved dock.
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!
Unknown said…
I'm a Master Gardener, looks like Amaranthus-
http://www.plant-biology.com/Amaranthus.jpg
Thanks! I had no idea is was edible. How neat to find this out.