| Crop Group | Leafy Vegetables |  |
| Scientific Name | Amaranthus viridis | |
| Family Name | Amaranthaceae | |
| Plant Code | 070600 | |
| Name in English | Chinese spinach | |
| Name in Sinhala | Thampala |
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| Name in Tamil |
kuppaikkirai, vakucakkirai |
| Food Item ID or Code | Variety | Edible Part | Type | Variety Photo |
| 070601 | Kuura Thampala |
Leaves and Immature Stems | Local |  |
| 070602 | Red Thampala |
Leaves and Immature Stems | Local |  |