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Marr, Minnette

Gomphrena nealleyi

Gomphrena nealleyi J.M. Coult. & Fisher

Nealley's Globe Amaranth

Amaranthaceae (Amaranth Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: GONE

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

Nealley's Globe Amaranth is a multi-branched flowering perennial, with leaf-like petals forming a tight showy globe. Flowers range in colors of purple, pink, orange, and white. A favorite for dried flower arrangements as flowers will hold their color well after cutting.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit: Utricle.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink , Orange , Purple
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: TX

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Moist

Benefit

Use Medicinal: medicinal uses of flower in tea. High vitamin,mineral, and antioxidants. All parts edible.
Fragrant Flowers: yes
Attracts: Butterflies

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2020-09-16
Research By: SET, LJU

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