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fringed amaranth
Scientific Name: Amaranthus venulosus
Family: Amaranthaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Amaranthus fimbriatus: Fringed Amaranth
Amaranthus fimbriatus, commonly known as Fringed Amaranth or Fringed Pigweed, is a glabrous flowering plant belonging to the Amaranthaceae (Pigweed) family.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- The plant has erect stems.
- It produces many small flower clusters.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Amaranthus fimbriatus (Torr.) Benth. ex S. Watson
- Family: Amaranthaceae (Pigweed Family)
- Common Names: Fringed Amaranth, Fringed Pigweed, Bledo, Quelitillo
- Synonyms: Amaranthus fimbriatus (Torrey) Benth.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to California and found in other regions as well.
- Thrives in the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts.
- Observed in the Wee Thump Joshua Tree Wilderness Area.
- Grows at elevations between 600 and 1700 meters.
Morphological Characteristics
- An annual herb, occasionally reaching one meter in height.
- Possesses one or a few erect stems.
- Features small male and female flower clusters with pink, fan-shaped fringed sepals.
- Blooms from August to November.
Additional Information
- The plant is an annual and emerges during the warm season.
- Amaranth has been used as a symbol of immortality.
Resources
- Discover Life: For biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution information.
- Dave's Garden: A community sharing tips and ideas for gardens.
- Wikimedia Commons: For media related to the plant.