Plant family
Amaranths, beets & chard — Amaranthaceae
70 species across 10 genera in the Growli library
This family now includes the old goosefoot clan — beetroot, chard, spinach and quinoa — alongside the ornamental amaranths, cockscomb (Celosia) and globe amaranth grown for vivid, long-lasting flower plumes.
Browse amaranths, beets & chard by genus
All amaranths, beets & chard we cover
- 'Bright Lights' Swiss Chard
- 'Chioggia' Beetroot
- 'Golden' Beetroot
- Alternanthera reineckii 'Mini'
- Alternanthera reineckii 'Rosaefolia'
- Audray White globe amaranth
- Australian Saltbush
- Beet
- Beetroot 'Boldor'
- Beetroot 'Boltardy'
- Bloodleaf Plant
- Bloomsdale Spinach
- Celosia (cockscomb)
- Celosia argentea var. cristata 'Chief Mix'
- Celosia argentea var. plumosa 'Fresh Look Yellow'
- Celosia argentea var. spicata 'Cramer's Amazon'
- Century Yellow Feather Celosia
- Chioggia Beet
- Cockscomb
- Cramer's Amazon celosia
- Cylindra Beet
- Cylindra Beetroot
- Detroit Dark Red Beet
- Detroit Dark Red Beetroot
- Fireworks Globe Amaranth
- Flamingo Feather Celosia
- Fordhook Giant Chard
- Four-Wing Saltbush
- Fresh Look Red Cockscomb
- Garden Beet
- Glasswort
- Globe amaranth
- Golden Beet
- Gomphrena globosa 'QIS Pink'
- Gomphrena haageana 'Strawberry Fields'
- Grey Saltbush
- Joseph's coat
- Joseph's Coat Amaranth
- Joseph's Coat Plant
- Lamb's Quarters
- Love-lies-bleeding
- Mangel-wurzel
- New Zealand Spinach
- Ocipus Alternanthera
- Old Man Saltbush
- Ping Pong Purple globe amaranth
- Plumed cockscomb
- Prince's feather
- Purple Glasswort
- Pygmy Torch Amaranth
- Quailbush
- Rainbow Chard
- Rainbow Chard
- Red amaranth
- Ruby Chard
- Sea Beet
- Sea Purslane
- Sea Purslane Shrub
- Shadscale Saltbush
- Spinach
- Strawberry Fields gomphrena
- Strawberry globe amaranth
- Swiss chard
- Swiss Chard
- Swiss Chard 'Fordhook Giant'
- Swiss Chard 'Peppermint'
- Swiss Chard 'Yellow Ribbon'
- Trailing globe amaranth
- Tyee Spinach
- Wheat cockscomb
Amaranths, beets & chard — frequently asked questions
Are amaranths, beets & chard toxic to cats and dogs?
Most amaranths, beets & chard are pet-safe. Of the 70 amaranths, beets & chard we cover, 51 are non-toxic on the ASPCA list and 19 carry a toxic or mildly-toxic rating. Even in a mostly-safe family, confirm the individual species before trusting it around pets.
How much light do amaranths, beets & chard need?
Most amaranths, beets & chard want plenty of direct sun — 65 of the 70 in our library do best there. If yours stretches toward the window or loses its variegation it needs more light; scorched or bleached leaves mean it is getting too much.
Are amaranths, beets & chard easy to care for?
Some amaranths, beets & chard suit experienced growers — several want strong light, sharp drainage or a specific seasonal rhythm. Check the individual species page for the exact regime before you buy.
What is the Amaranthaceae family?
The Amaranthaceae family — the amaranths, beets & chard — groups 70 species across 10 genera in the Growli library, most prominently Beta, Celosia, Gomphrena. Members share a broadly similar light, water and soil pattern, which is why it pays to learn the family before the individual plant.