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Amaranthus californicus
California amaranth
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Distribution: Occurring east of the Cascades crest in Washington; eastern Washington to California, east to the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains.
Habitat: Moist, often alkaline flats, lakeshores, and vernal pools.
Flowers: July-October
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Annual
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Wind
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Amaranthus californicus (Moq.) S. Watson
Publication: Bot. California. 2: 42. (as Amarantus). 1880.
Publication: Bot. California. 2: 42. (as Amarantus). 1880.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Mengea californica Moq.
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Amaranthus californicus in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
WA Flora Checklist: Amaranthus californicus checklist entry
OregonFlora: Amaranthus californicus information
E-Flora BC: Amaranthus californicus atlas page
CalPhotos: Amaranthus californicus photos
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