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Amaranthus ×tucsonensis
Amaranthus ×tucsonensis Henrickson
Pigweed
Amaranthaceae (Amaranth family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: AMTU2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Natural hybrid of Amaranthus hybridus and an unknown species.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 6 inches tall.
Fruit: Utricle.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: GreenBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Distribution
USA: AZNative Habitat: Waste places, fallow fields, roadsides and other disturbed areas.
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterResearch Literature
Reslit 3036 - STUDIES IN NEW WORLD AMARANTHUS (AMARANTHACEAE) (1999) JAMES HENRICKSONThis information was provided by the Florida WIldflower Foundation.
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Additional resources
USDA: Find Amaranthus ×tucsonensis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Amaranthus ×tucsonensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Amaranthus ×tucsonensis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-10-27Research By: CBR