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Marcus, Joseph A.

Gomphrena haageana

Gomphrena haageana Klotzsch

Rio Grande Globe Amaranth

Amaranthaceae (Amaranth Family)

Synonym(s): Gomphrena tuberifera

USDA Symbol: GOHA

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

A herbaceous perennial that acts as an annual in temperate climates. The most common cultivar is known as Strawberry Fields globe amaranth. It has a red flower reminiscent of a strawberry. It can grow up to 18 inches in height.

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.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit: Utricle.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Red , Pink , Purple
Bloom Time: Sep , Oct , Nov

Distribution

USA: NM , TX

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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