Fringe Amaranth, Amaranthus fimbriatus

Closeup photo of the rose-red flowers of Fringed Amaranth

While not a major food source, the seeds of Fringe Amaranth were gathered by the Cahuilla and ground into a mush.

Look for reddish fields of the Fringe Amaranth in the desert and mountain valleys after a summer rain. The flowers are small but long-lasting.

Fringe Amaranth is a member of the Amaranth family.