slender amaranth; green amaranth
A plant species (Amaranthus viridis). Used in botanical and gardening contexts.
Slender amaranth is a weed commonly found in tropical regions.
Standard katakana spelling for this plant name.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly used in botanical contexts; the word is usually written in kana.
The name ホナガイヌビユ literally means 'long-spike dog amaranth', referring to the plant's appearance. The exact derivation is uncertain.