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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)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: 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 , GreenBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Bloom Notes: Corolla absent
Distribution
USA: LA , TXNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC | FAC |
Wildflower Center Seed Bank
LBJWC-1070 Collected 2007-06-30 in Cameron County by Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Amaranthus greggii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Amaranthus greggii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Amaranthus greggii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2010-03-15Research By: DEW