Amaranthus Ireum Tampala Tandalia Bhaji Flowers Snap Stock Photo

The plant is often cultivated for ornamental and culinary purposes. It is known as bireum in Korea, tampala, tandaljo or tandalja bhaji in India, callaloo in the Caribbean and Joseph`s coat in other areas, after the biblical figure Joseph, who is said to have worn a coat of many colors. Although it is native to South and South-East Asia tricolor is one of several species of amaranth cultivated in warm regions across the world. Cultivars have striking yellow, red, and green foliage.