Can I Eat Globe Amaranth? A Guide to Culinary and Ornamental Amaranths
                                
                                
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                                Native to Central America, the globe amaranth (Gomphrena globosa) is a non-toxic, edible flowering plant, unlike some other ornamental species. This plant's vibrant, clover-like flowers and leaves are safe for human consumption and have been used in traditional medicine and cuisine for centuries.