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Amaranthus hybridus
Amaranthus hybridus L.
Slim Amaranth
Amaranthaceae (Amaranth Family)
Synonym(s): Amaranthus chlorostachys, Amaranthus incurvatus, Amaranthus patulus
USDA Symbol: AMHY
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), HI (I), CAN (I)
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.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Margin: Entire
Leaf Apex: Acute , Obtuse
Leaf Base: Cuneate
Inflorescence: Axillary , Terminal
Fruit Type: Pyxis
Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: GreenBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: 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 , VA , VT , WA , WI , WVGrowing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunFrom the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Brackenridge Field Laboratory - Austin, TX
Additional resources
USDA: Find Amaranthus hybridus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Amaranthus hybridus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Amaranthus hybridus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff