*Amaranthus cordatus
Inflorescence deep red to maroon, 15–30 cm long, axillary and terminal. Bracts aristate, 2 mm long. Perianth spathulate, mucronate, 2 mm long. Stamens 3. Leaves 3–8 cm long, reddish. Erect annual herb with reddish stems. Uncommon garden escape. Introd. from S. America. Love-lies-bleeding, Tassel Flower