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Gregg's amaranth
Scientific Name: Amaranthus greggii
Family: Amaranthaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Amaranthus greggii: Gregg's Amaranth
Amaranthus greggii, commonly known as Gregg's amaranth or Josiah amaranth, is an annual flowering plant with notable characteristics and ecological presence.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a low-growing shrub.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Amaranthus greggii S. Watson
- Common Names: Gregg's amaranth, Josiah amaranth
- Family: Amaranthaceae (Amaranth Family)
- Synonyms: Amaranthus annectens S.F. Blake
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Texas, Louisiana, and Mexico, extending south to the Yucatan Peninsula.
- Often found in sandy beaches.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a glabrous (smooth, hairless) annual forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass).
- Leaves are ovate or elliptical, green, and smooth with irregularly undulating or curled edges and deep veins.
Ecological Role
- Emergent vegetation in its native habitats.
Uses
- Some amaranth species, not necessarily Amaranthus greggii, are cultivated as leaf vegetables and pseudocereals.
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Database: http://plants.usda.gov
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