Spiny Amaranth (Amaranthus Spinosus) is a annual herb in the Amaranthaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Amaranthus spinosus is an erect, often bushy, much-branched summer annual herb native to tropical regions, characterized by spiny stems and small yellow-green flowers.