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Leander, Bruce

Amaranthus greggii

Amaranthus greggii S. Watson

Gregg's Amaranth

Amaranthaceae (Amaranth Family)

Synonym(s): Amaranthus annectens, Amaranthus myrianthus

USDA Symbol: AMGR2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Root Type: Tap
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Shape: Elliptic , Ovate
Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Leaf Pubescence: Glabrous
Leaf Apex: Acuminate , Acute
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Flower: Corolla absent.
Fruit: Utricle.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Green
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Bloom Notes: Corolla absent

Distribution

USA: LA , TX

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	FAC					FAC

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Wildflower Center Seed Bank

LBJWC-1070 Collected 2007-06-30 in Cameron County by Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

1 collection(s) available in the Wildflower Center Seed Bank

Additional resources

USDA: Find Amaranthus greggii in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Amaranthus greggii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Amaranthus greggii

Metadata

Record Modified: 2010-03-15
Research By: DEW

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