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Amaranthus blitum
livid amaranth, pale amaranth
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Distribution: Occurring chiefly west of the Cascades crest in Washington; southern British Columbia to California; also in the southeastern U.S. and eastern North America.
Habitat: Fields, roadsides, wastelots and other disturbed areas.
Flowers: May-July
Origin: Introduced from the tropics
Growth Duration: Annual
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Wind
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Amaranthus blitum L.
Publication: Sp. Pl. 2: 990. 1753.
Publication: Sp. Pl. 2: 990. 1753.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Amaranthus ascendens Loisel.
Amaranthus blitum L. ssp. polygonoides (Moq.) Cattetero
Amaranthus lividus L.
Amaranthus blitum L. ssp. polygonoides (Moq.) Cattetero
Amaranthus lividus L.
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Amaranthus blitum in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Amaranthus blitum checklist entry.
OregonFlora: Amaranthus blitum information.
E-Flora BC: Amaranthus blitum atlas page.
CalPhotos: Amaranthus blitum photos.
USDA Plants: Amaranthus blitum information.
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