Are Amaranthus Caudatus and Amaranthus Viridis in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Amaranthaceae.

Can you substitute Amaranthus Caudatus for Amaranthus Viridis?

They are close relatives in the genus Amaranthus, often substitutable with flavor adjustments.

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Amaranthus Caudatus vs Amaranthus Viridis

Amaranthus caudatus · Amaranthus viridis

Amaranthus Caudatus

Amaranthus caudatus

T Traditional Use

Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Amaranthus
Primary use: medicinal

Amaranthus caudatus is a species of annual flowering plant. It goes by common names such as love-lies-bleeding, pendant amaranth, tassel flower, velvet flower, and foxtail amaranth.

Amaranthus Viridis

Amaranthus viridis

T Traditional Use

Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Amaranthus
Primary use: medicinal

Amaranthus viridis is a cosmopolitan species in the botanical family Amaranthaceae and is commonly known as slender amaranth or green amaranth. It is native to the tropics of the Americas, specifically South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

At a glance

· Same genus (Amaranthus) — close relatives, often substitutable.
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Amaranthus Caudatus: T; Amaranthus Viridis: T.