Page author: David Giblin
Amaranthus blitum
livid amaranth, pale amaranth
Specimens
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Distribution: Occurring chiefly west of the Cascades crest in Washington; southern British Columbia to California; also in the southeastern U.S. and eastern North America.

Habitat: Fields, roadsides, wastelots and other disturbed areas.

Flowers: May-July

Origin: Introduced from the tropics

Growth Duration: Annual

Conservation Status: Not of concern

Pollination: Wind

Description:

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Accepted Name:
Amaranthus blitum L.
Publication: Sp. Pl. 2: 990. 1753.

Synonyms & Misapplications:
Amaranthus ascendens Loisel.
Amaranthus blitum L. ssp. polygonoides (Moq.) Cattetero
Amaranthus lividus L.
Additional Resources:

PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Amaranthus blitum in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database

WA Flora Checklist: Amaranthus blitum checklist entry

OregonFlora: Amaranthus blitum information

E-Flora BC: Amaranthus blitum atlas page

CalPhotos: Amaranthus blitum photos

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