Kingdom Plantae Family Amaranthaceae Rank Species | Order Caryophyllales Genus Amaranthus | |
Similar Amaranthus thunbergii, Amaranthus graecizans, Amaranthus crispus, Amaranthus californicus, Amaranthus muricatus | ||
Amaranthus mitchellii is commonly known as Mitchell's amaranth or boggabri weed. It is from the Amaranthaceae family. It is a generally useful plant and is said to be "edible".
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Care and habitats
These plants require sandy and moist soil and full sunlight.
Location
The plant is found mainly in Australia, in Queensland and Victoria.
Characteristics
As an annual, it grows up to 0.5 m in height. It is pollinated by wind and is self-fertile.
Uses
A. mitchellii is edible, and can be used as dye. Germination is very quick.
References
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