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Summer–Autumn
Globe Amaranth
Gomphrena globosa
Family: Amaranthaceae
Earthy & Warmfaintdry
SeasonSummer–Autumn
OriginCentral America
IntensityVery Faint
LifespanAnnual
About This Flower
Earthy & Warm · Summer–Autumn bloomer
Globe amaranth's clover-like spheres of papery flowers in vivid magenta, pink, purple, and white are extraordinarily long-lasting both on the plant and when dried as everlastings.
Symbolism & Meaning
immortality, unfading love
In the Victorian language of flowers, globe amaranth means “Unfading love”.
Habitat & Environment
Central America
Globe Amaranth is native to Central America.
Quick Reference
- Scientific NameGomphrena globosa
- FamilyAmaranthaceae
- Native ToCentral America
- Bloom SeasonSummer–Autumn
- LifespanAnnual
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