Floral Motifs on Early Chintz
Amaranthus cruentus - Grain Amaranth
Amaranthus cruentus (Grain Amaranth) photo by AnRo0002, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Amaranthus cruentus (Grain Amaranth) from Philip Miller, Figures of the most beautiful, useful and uncommon plants, described in the gardeners’ dictionary, vol. 1, pl. 22, 1755
Amaranthus cruentus (Grain Amaranth) from the Victoria and Albert Museum, Furnishing Chintz, Accession Number T.25-1930, c. 1795
Common Names: Grain Amaranth, Mexican Grain Amaranth, Blood Amaranth, Red Amaranth, Purple Amaranth, Prince's Feather, Various-leaved Amaranth
Description: Amaranthus cruentus (Grain Amaranth) is a member of the Amaranth Family (Amaranthaceae). The Hortus Kewensis, ed. 2, vol. 5, p. 277 listed Amaranthus cruentus as a native of China but we now know it is native of Central and South America. It was first cultured in Europe before 1728 as an ornamental plant and for grain.
Quilts with this Amaranthus cruentus (Grain Amaranth) motif:
Chintz with this Amaranthus cruentus (Grain Amaranth) motif:
Description: Amaranthus cruentus (Grain Amaranth) is a member of the Amaranth Family (Amaranthaceae). The Hortus Kewensis, ed. 2, vol. 5, p. 277 listed Amaranthus cruentus as a native of China but we now know it is native of Central and South America. It was first cultured in Europe before 1728 as an ornamental plant and for grain.
Quilts with this Amaranthus cruentus (Grain Amaranth) motif:
- None known at this time
Chintz with this Amaranthus cruentus (Grain Amaranth) motif:
- Victoria and Albert Museum, Furnishing Chintz, Accession Number T.25-1930, c. 1795
© Updated 9/22/2024 Author: Terry Terrell