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Amaranthus venulosus
Amaranthus venulosus S. Watson
Fringed Amaranth, Fringed Pigweed
Amaranthaceae (Amaranth family)
Synonym(s): Amaranthus fimbriatus var. denticulatus
USDA Symbol: AMVE2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Fruit: Utricle. Seeds black or dark reddish brown, smooth, shiny.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , GreenBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Distribution
USA: AZNative Habitat: Sandy, gravelly slopes, washes, semideserts, disturbed habitats.
Web Reference
Webref 3 - Flora of North America (2014) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Amaranthus venulosus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Amaranthus venulosus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Amaranthus venulosus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-10-27Research By: CBR