Amaranthus
Origin
Tropical Americas (Andes & Mesoamerica)
Cultivated since
For thousands of years by Andean & Mesoamerican peoples
Fragrance
Virtually scentless
Symbolises
Immortality, unfading love & endurance
Grown across the Americas for millennia as both grain and ornament, amaranthus is best known for its long crimson tassels that spill downward in soft, trailing ropes. Its name comes from the Greek for unfading, a nod to blooms that hold colour and form even as they dry. In an arrangement it adds movement and weight, draping over the edge of a vessel to break a clean silhouette and lend an Amicis piece an unhurried, sculptural fall.
