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Amaranthus greggii (Gregg's amaranth)
Leander, Bruce

Amaranthus greggii S. Watson

Gregg's amaranth

Amaranthaceae (Amaranth Family)

Synonyms: Amaranthus annectens, Amaranthus myrianthus

USDA Symbol: AMGR2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Root Type: Tap
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Flower: Corolla absent.
Fruit:
Size Class: 0-1 ft. , 1-3 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Not Applicable
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Bloom Notes: Corolla absent

Distribution

USA: LA , TX
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Wildflower Center Seed Bank

LBJWC-1070 Collected 2011-07-02 in Cameron County by Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

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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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