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Amaranthus retroflexus (Redroot amaranth)
Flaigg, Norman G.

Amaranthus retroflexus L.

Redroot amaranth

Amaranthaceae (Amaranth Family)

USDA Symbol: AMRE

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Although native to the lower 48, this warm season annual is considered a weed by most.

Redroot pigweed develops a deep, thick taproot often pink in color (hence the name).

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Root Type: Tap
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Inflorescence: Panicle
Flower:
Fruit:
Size Class: 3-6 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Green

Distribution

USA: AK , AL , AR , AZ , CA , CO , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , HI , IA , ID , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , MT , NC , ND , NE , NH , NJ , NM , NV , NY , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , SD , TN , TX , UT , VA , VT , WA , WI , WV , WY
Canada: AB , BC , MB , NB , NL , NS , NT , NU , ON , PE , QC , SK , YT
USDA Native Status: L48(N), AK(I), HI(I), CAN(I), SPM(I)

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Sibley Nature Center - Midland, TX

Herbarium Specimen(s)

NPSOT 0992 Collected Oct 12, 1994 in Bexar County by Harry Cliffe

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2008-01-05
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