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Amaranthus ×tucsonensis

Amaranthus ×tucsonensis Henrickson

Pigweed

Amaranthaceae (Amaranth family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: AMTU2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

Natural hybrid of Amaranthus hybridus and an unknown species.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 6 inches tall.
Fruit: Utricle.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Green
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov

Distribution

USA: AZ
Native Habitat: Waste places, fallow fields, roadsides and other disturbed areas.

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Research Literature

Reslit 3036 - STUDIES IN NEW WORLD AMARANTHUS (AMARANTHACEAE) (1999) JAMES HENRICKSON

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2020-10-27
Research By: CBR

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