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Amaranthus retroflexus
Amaranthus retroflexus L.
Redroot Amaranth
Amaranthaceae (Amaranth Family)
Synonym(s): Amaranthus retroflexus var. salicifolius
USDA Symbol: amre
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (I), HI (I), CAN (I), SPM (I)
Although native to the lower 48, this warm season annual is considered a weed by most.
Redroot pigweed develops a deep, thick taproot often pink in color (hence the name).
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Root Type: Tap
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Inflorescence: Panicle
Flower:
Size Class: 3-6 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: GreenDistribution
USA: AK , 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 , UT , VA , VT , WA , WI , WV , WYCanada: AB , BC , MB , NB , NL , NS , NT , NU , ON , PE , QC , SK , YT
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC | UPL | FACU | FACU | FACU | UPL | FACU | FACU | FACU |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Sibley Nature Center - Midland, TX
Additional resources
USDA: Find Amaranthus retroflexus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Amaranthus retroflexus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Amaranthus retroflexus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2008-01-05Research By: