Kingdom Plantae Family Amaranthaceae Scientific name Amaranthus chihuahuensis Rank Species | Order Caryophyllales Genus Amaranthus Higher classification Amaranth | |
Similar Amaranthus californicus, Amaranthus crispus, Amaranthus brownii, Amaranthus fimbriatus, Amaranthus cannabinus | ||
Amaranthus chihuahuensis is known as Chihuahuan amaranth. It is not native to the United States. It is found in Oaxaca and Chihuahua in Mexico. Some reports have suggested that it is present in lower Texas, but further evidence is necessary. Its taxonomic identity is considered to be unsure.
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