Page authors: Don Knoke, David Giblin
Amaranthus albus
white pigweed, tumbleweed
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Distribution: Occurring east of the Cascades crest in Washington; widely distributed throughout much of North America.
Habitat: Dry, disturbed areas.
Flowers: June-September
Origin: Introduced from tropical America
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Amaranthus albus L.
Publication: Syst. Nat. ed. 10. 2: 1268. 1759. 1759.
Publication: Syst. Nat. ed. 10. 2: 1268. 1759. 1759.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Amaranthus albus L. var. pubescens (Uline & W.L. Bray) Fernald
Amaranthus pubescens (Uline & W.L. Bray) Rydb.
Amaranthus pubescens (Uline & W.L. Bray) Rydb.
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Amaranthus albus in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Amaranthus albus checklist entry.
E-Flora BC: Amaranthus albus atlas page.
CalPhotos: Amaranthus albus photos.
USDA Plants: Amaranthus albus information.
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