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bonebract amaranth

Scientific Name: Amaranthus scleropoides

Family: Amaranthaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Amaranthus scleropoides: Bonebract Amaranth

Amaranthus scleropoides, commonly known as bonebract amaranth or bonebract pigweed, is an annual forb/herb belonging to the Amaranthaceae (Amaranth) family.

Considerations for Pets

  • Some species of Amaranthus can be painful to the touch when rubbed between the hands.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Amaranthus scleropoides Uline & Bray
  • Synonym: Amaranthus blitoides S. Watson var. scleropoides (Uline & W. L. Bray) Thellung
  • Family: Amaranthaceae (Amaranth Family)
  • Rank: Species

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the United States and Canada.
  • Specific locations include Oklahoma (OK) and Texas (TX).

Morphological Characteristics

  • Amaranthus scleropoides is an annual plant.
  • It is a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
  • Blooms with pink flowers from June to October.

Traditional Uses

  • Amaranth grains can be toasted (like popcorn) and mixed with honey or molasses.
  • Culturally, the amaranth flower has been used as a symbol of immortality.

Quirky Facts

  • In Mexico, skulls are sometimes made from amaranth and honey for the Day of the Dead celebrations.

Further Information

  • Discover Life offers a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Amaranthus scleropoides.
  • International Plant Names Index contains information about this species.