Kingdom Plantae Family Amaranthaceae Scientific name Amaranthus arenicola Rank Species | Order Caryophyllales Genus Amaranthus Higher classification Amaranth | |
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Similar Amaranth, Amaranthus californicus, Amaranthus acanthochiton, Amaranthaceae, Amaranthus cannabinus | ||
Amaranthus arenicola, commonly called sand amaranth or sandhill amaranth, is a plant species found in many states of the contiguous United States. It is an annual species found in sandy areas, near riverbeds, lakes, and fields. It is native to the central or south Great Plains, extending from Texas to South Dakota, and was introduced to other areas. This flowering plant can grow up to 2 meters (6.6 feet) in height.
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