Family: Amaranthaceae
sand amaranth, sand-hills amaranth
[Amaranthus torreyi auct. non (A.Gray) S.Watson]
Donald Pratt
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Amaranthus: from the Greek amarantos for "unfading," referring to the long-lasting flowers
Plants: annual forb
Conservation Status: Introduced - adventive
Plants: annual forb
Conservation Status: Introduced - adventive
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Wetland Indicator = FACU USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos