Botanical Illustration of Amaranthus cruentus (Red Amaranth) - Historical Engraving #3312513 (License: Personal Use)

This monochrome line engraving depicts Amaranthus cruentus, commonly known as red amaranth or prince’s feather, characterized by its tall, erect stem and terminal, cylindrical panicles of tiny flowers. The foliage is finely rendered with serrated, lanceolate leaves arranged alternately along the stem, typical of the Amaranthaceae family. The illustration style suggests it originates from a 19th-century botanical compendium, emphasizing morphological accuracy over artistic flourish.

Used in educational botanical resources, historical plant archives, or heritage gardening websites to illustrate traditional crop varieties and taxonomic identification; matches user intent for academic research, horticultural reference, or vintage illustration collections.