Gomphrena globosa - Red

Scientific name: Gomphrena globosa

Common name: Bachelor Button, Globe Amaranth
Malay name: Bunga Butang

Family: Amaranthaceae
Origin: India

Category: Annual plant

Photo taken at: Floria 2011

The true species has magenta bracts. Cultivars have colors such as purple, red, white, pink, and lilac.

Gomphrena globosa - Purple

Scientific name: Gomphrena globosa

Common name: Bachelor's Button, Globe Amaranth
Malay name: Bunga Butang

Family: Amaranthaceae
Origin: India

Category: Annual plant

Photo Taken at: My home garden

The true species has magenta bracts. Cultivars have colors such as purple, red, white, pink, and lilac.

This is my entry for Cottage Floral Thursdays #18, my grateful thanks to Fishtail Cottage. To participate and view other entries around the world, please click here.