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Amaranthus tuberculatus (Moq.) Sauer
Roughfruit amaranth
Amaranthaceae (Amaranth Family)
USDA Symbol: AMTU
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
The Amaranthaceae are a family of annual or perennial herbs with small, crowded flowers. There are usually 5 sepals and no petals. Filaments of the stamens are often united into a short tube.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , CT , GA , IA , IL , IN , KY , LA , MA , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , ND , NE , NH , NY , OH , PA , SD , TN , VT , WI , WVCanada: PE
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)
Benefit
Attracts: ButterfliesLarval Host: Common Checkered-skipper
Butterflies and Moths of North America (BAMONA)
Amaranthus tuberculatus is a larval host and/or nectar source for:|
Common Checkered-Skipper (Pyrgus communis)  Larval Host |
Bibliography
Bibref 1186 - Field Guide to Moths of Eastern North America (2005) Covell, C.V., Jr.Bibref 1185 - Field Guide to Western Butterflies (Peterson Field Guides) (1999) Opler, P.A. and A.B. Wright
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2012-06-26Research By: TWC Staff
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