A Checklist of the Vascular Plants of Washington State
Hosted by the University of Washington Herbarium, Burke Museum
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Amaranthaceae » Amaranthus albus
Last updated 5/20/2023 by David Giblin.
Amaranthus albus L.[FNA4, HC, HC2]
white pigweed, tumbleweed
Publication: Syst. Nat. ed. 10. 2: 1268. 1759.
Origin: Introduced from tropical America
selected vouchers: WTU
Notes: FNA: "Amaranthus albus and A. blitoides are rather often confused in herbaria. The species are easily distinguished by their seed size and luster."
References: (none)
Synonyms & Misapplied Names:
Amaranthus albus L. var. pubescens (Uline & W.L. Bray) Fernald
Amaranthus pubescens (Uline & W.L. Bray) Rydb.
