| Local Name : Tsimboka |
| Scientific Name : Amaranths |
| Habit : Herb/Shrub |
| Uses : It cures heart related diseases and cancer, leaves and seeds. It is also used as food/ spices. |
| Morphology : It has small yellowish leaves; Flowers are brown in colour and seeds are black. It can grow up to 3 feets. |
| Life Cycle : It is seasonal mostly found in rainy season, and flowers twice a year. |
| Habitat : Open forest and near cultivated land |
| Distribution : Cultivated fertile lands |
| Estimated Population : >5000 |
| Average Altitude : 3000-4000 ft |
| Part Used : Leaves and seeds |
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