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Amaranthus caudatus L.

Family: Amaranthaceae

purple amaranth, more...

[Amaranthus edulis Speg., more]

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Etymology: Amaranthus: from the Greek amarantos for "unfading," referring to the long-lasting flowers
Plants: annual forb
Conservation Status: Introduced - escaped

Flora of North America: Flora of North America USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc.

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Amaranthus caudatus L. Family: Amaranthaceae purple amaranth, more..., love-lies-bleeding, foxtail amaranth [Amaranthus edulis Speg., more, Amaranthus sanguineus L.] Botanical Illustration Traits Links Etymology: Amaranthus: from the Greek amarantos for "unfading," referring to the long-lasting flowers Plants: annual forb Conservation Status: Introduced - escaped Flora of North America: Flora of North America USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. Open Interactive Map Robert W. Freckmann Dennis W. Woodland Botanical Illustration Click to Display 5 Total Images View Genus View Specimen Records
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