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Amaranthus ×tucsonensis

Scientific Name: Amaranthus ×tucsonensis

Family: Amaranthaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

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Amaranthus tucsonensis

Amaranthus tucsonensis is also known as Tucson Amaranth and Tucson Pigweed.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Amaranthus tucsonensis J. Henrickson
  • Family: Amaranthaceae (Amaranth family)
  • Genus: Amaranthus L.
  • Synonyms: Amaranthus x tucsonensis (Note: The 'x' indicates hybrid origin)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Reported from rocky slopes.
  • Location: Arizona.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Terrestrial summer annual herb.

Ecological Role

  • Amaranthus tucsonensis is a rare hybrid species.