How to identify Common globe amaranth (Gomphrena globosa)
Common globe amaranth, also known as Globe Flower, Globe amaranth, Makhmali, Thousand Day Red
Common globe amaranth exhibits vibrant, clover-like flower heads, typically measuring 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter. These blossoms are borne atop stiff, erect branching stems, reaching heights of 1 to 2 feet (30 to 60 cm). The plant’s foliage is narrow and lance-shaped, presenting a fine texture that contrasts the spherical flowers. Common globe amaranth's robust nature allows it to thrive in the high heat and withstand dry conditions, making its blooms long-lasting through summer until frost. The flowers, varying in colors from pink to purple, white, and red, maintain their hue when dried, which adds to their appeal in ornamental crafts.
Lifespan: Annual
Plant Type: Herb
Leaf Type: Deciduous
Opposite oblong leaves, woolly-white to green transition, 0.8-5 inches (2-13 cm).
Clover-like flower heads, 1 inch (2.5 cm), pink, purple, white, and red hues.
Erect, stout stem with grey strigose hairs, bushy branching, robust structure.
Tiny white to yellow flowers in globose heads, bracts with acuminate tips.
Closed utricle fruit, shiny reddish-brown kidney-shaped seed with protective coating.
The leaves of common globe amaranth are opposite and vary from oblong to oblong-obovate in shape, measuring 0.8~5 inches (2~13 cm) in length and 0.2~2 inches (0.5~5 cm) in width. Young leaves exhibit a woolly-white texture, transitioning to green with sparsely white hairs as they mature. The texture change from woolly to sparsely hairy is a distinctive feature, aiding in identification.
The flowers of common globe amaranth are tiny and inconspicuous, white to yellow in color. These are surrounded by bright, papery-textured bracts arranged in globose, clover-like heads, measuring about 0.8-1 inch (20-25 mm) wide and up to 1.5 inches (38 mm) long. The bracts are ovate with acuminate tips, 0.1-0.2 inches (3-5 mm) long, in shades of white, pink, and purple. Bracteoles are dentate-cristate, 0.3-0.5 inches (7-12 mm) long and 0.08-0.14 inches (2-3.5 mm) wide.
The stem of common globe amaranth is erect, stout, and noticeably branched. It is covered with grey strigose hairs, giving it a distinct texture. The coloration is typically greyish due to the presence of the fine hairs. The stem is robust and maintains a firm structure, supporting the plant upright. Branching occurs at various nodes, contributing to its bushy appearance. The texture of the stem is somewhat rough to the touch, further characterized by the dense strigose hair covering.
The fruit of common globe amaranth is a diminutive utricle, which remains closed even when mature. Measuring approximately 0.06~0.1 inches (1.5~2.5 mm) in length, the fruit houses a solitary seed. This seed exhibits a shiny, reddish-brown hue and a kidney shape, typical for the species. With dimensions around 0.06~0.08 inches (1.5~2 mm) in width, the seed is enveloped by a substantial coating that offers protection. The texture, color, and shape of the seed are characteristic signatures for identification.
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Scientific Classification of Common globe amaranth
