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Amaranthus fimbriatus

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Amaranthus fimbriatus

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Amaranthus

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Amaranth

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Amaranth, Amaranthus californicus, Amaranthus acanthochiton, Amaranthus crispus, Amaranthus cannabinus

Amaranthus fimbriatus is a species of glabrous flowering plant. It is also known by common names such as fringed amaranth or fringed pigweed. The plant can often grow up to 0.7 m (2 ft.) in height. The flower is greenish to maroon.

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It is found in the Southwestern U.S. and in Mexico. It often grows on sandy, gravelly slopes or in disturbed habitats. It usually blooms after the summer rains in these arid regions. It is considered to be an invasive weed.

Amaranthus fimbriatus Amaranthus fimbriatus Fringed Amaranth Southeastern Arizona

Two varieties of A. fimbratus have been described: A. fimbratus var. fimbratus and A. fimbratus var. denticulatus. The small variations are found in the tepals.

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References

Amaranthus fimbriatus Wikipedia


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