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One shop word, more than one plantAraikeerai is not a species.
Araikeerai is a Tamil shop word for more than one Amaranthus. Garden beds often mean Amaranthus dubius. Waste-ground kuppaikeerai is Amaranthus viridis. Thandukeerai is Amaranthus tricolor. This page will not pick a winner.
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- Spleen amaranth · Amaranthus dubius
Amaranthus dubius — spleen amaranth, the darker-stemmed garden leaf.
- Kuppaikeerai · Amaranthus viridis
Amaranthus viridis — kuppaikeerai, the slim waste-ground amaranth.
- Thandu keerai · Amaranthus tricolor
Amaranthus tricolor — thandukeerai, the thick-stemmed coloured leaf.
This word names more than one plant, so check the botanical name before you buy or use it. If the plant you meant is not listed, we have not written it yet. Educational only. Not medical advice and not a shop.