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Pringle's amaranth
Scientific Name: Amaranthus pringlei
Family: Amaranthaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Amaranthus pringlei
Also known as Pringle's Amaranth, this plant belongs to the Amaranthaceae family and is a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that isn't a grass.
Common Names:
- Pringle's Amaranth
- Torrey's Amaranth
- Powell Amaranth
- Powell Pigweed
Taxonomy and Nomenclature:
- Scientific Name: Amaranthus pringlei S. Watson
- Family: Amaranthaceae (Amaranth Family)
- Synonyms: Includes various mentions of amaranth species such as Amaranthus albus, Amaranthus bigelovii, Amaranthus blitoides, Amaranthus blitum, Amaranthus cannabinus, Amaranthus caudatus, Amaranthus palmeri, Amaranthus powellii, Amaranthus pumilus, and Amaranthus torreyi, which highlights the diversity within the genus.
Distribution and Habitat:
- Found in the USA, specifically in Arizona (AZ) and Nevada (NV).
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits:
- Amaranthus is a cosmopolitan genus of annual or short-lived perennial plants.
- Amaranthus pringlei is a forb/herb.
Traditional Uses:
- Culturally, the amaranth flower has been used as a symbol of immortality.
- Amaranth grains are traditionally toasted and mixed with honey or molasses.
- Some amaranth species are cultivated as leaf vegetables and pseudocereals.
Ecological Role:
- Referenced in the context of interference with other plants.
Further Information:
- Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Amaranthus pringlei.
- Garden Guides provides plant information and gardening tips.