There is a dish, red leaves and red soup, which is cooked. What is its scientific name?

Introduction:

Amaranth, formerly known as Amaranth, alias: Yanlaihong, Laonian, Laolaishao, Tricolor Amaranth, Latin scientific name: Amaranth belongs to panicum miliaceum, with stout green or red stems, often branched when young, with or without hair. Amaranth is soft and smooth, thick and sweet, and has the effect of moistening stomach and clearing heat. [1] Also known as mallow, crab dish, shepherd's purse and shepherd's purse. Some places are also called "Red Mushroom Tiger", Yunxiang cuisine, Tianyun cuisine and cold dishes.

Habit:

Amaranth likes temperature and heat resistance, and the optimum growth temperature is 23 ~ 27℃. Growth is slow below 20℃, and seeds below 10℃ are difficult to germinate. The soil is required to be moist, but it is not resistant to waterlogging, and the requirements for air humidity are not strict. It is a short-lived vegetable, which is easy to bolting and blossom under the condition of high temperature and short sunshine. Spring cultivation, suitable temperature, long sunshine, late bolting, tender quality and high yield.

Efficacy:

Amaranth stems and leaves are eaten as vegetables; Leaves are mixed with various colors for viewing; Roots, fruits and whole herbs are used as medicine, which has the effects of improving eyesight, facilitating defecation and eliminating cold and heat.

Amaranth can invigorate qi, clear away heat, improve eyesight, prevent miscarriage, promote the growth of teeth and bones, maintain normal myocardial activity and prevent muscle spasm. It also has the functions of promoting blood coagulation, increasing hemoglobin content, improving oxygen carrying capacity and promoting hematopoiesis. It can also reduce weight and clear the body, promote detoxification and prevent constipation.