› Forums › Herb-Talk | Archive › Botanical Medicine › Plant Identification › Is this wild Amaranth? This topic has 2 replies, 1 voice, and was last updated 8 years, 8 months ago by Dr. Patrick Jones. Viewing 2 reply threads Author Posts July 21, 2016 at 5:08 PM #35034 Dorothea I ate a leaf, I am still around, so it must be something good. The white spots are diatomaceous earth. It looks friendly, it likes my flower pots and decided to grow there along with various companions I had planted there on purpose. Attached files July 22, 2016 at 1:34 PM #35038 IdahoHerbalist Looks like it is but my eyes are not as good as they used to be. Can you post a larger image? July 26, 2016 at 2:46 PM #35040 Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor If the roots are red, it probably is. Doc Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider. Author Posts Viewing 2 reply threads The forum ‘Plant Identification’ is closed to new topics and replies. Log in / Register