Bachelor'S-Button

Gomphrena globosa, or Bachelor's-Button, is a member of the Amaranthaceae family and was first described in 1753. It is characterized by its spherical flower heads that come in a range of colors such as magenta, purple, red, orange, white, pink, and lilac. The plant is cultivated for ornamental use and its flowers are edible. The species is distributed across multiple countries and territories, including Brazil, Colombia, Taiwan, South Carolina, and others. The plant's true flowers are small and blend into the colorful inflorescence.