globe amaranth

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globe amaranth

A widely cultivated ornamental plant (Gomphrena globosa) native to the Old World tropics, having colorful scalelike perianths and numerous flowers grouped in heads.

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globe amaranth - tropical American herb having rose to red or purple flowers that can be dried without losing color

Gomphrena globosa, bachelor's button

flower - a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

genus Gomphrena, Gomphrena - genus of tropical herbs or subshrubs having flowers in close heads; tropical America and Australia

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