Page author: David Giblin
Amaranthus cruentus
blood amaranth, caterpillar amaranth, purple amaranth
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Origin: Probably introduced from cultivation in Central America
Growth Duration: Annual
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Amaranthus cruentus L.
Publication: Syst. Nat. ed. 10. 2: 1269. 1759.
Publication: Syst. Nat. ed. 10. 2: 1269. 1759.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Amaranthus hybridus L. ssp. cruentus (L.) Thell.
Amaranthus hybridus L. var. cruentus (L.) Moq.
Amaranthus hybridus L. var. cruentus (L.) Moq.
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Amaranthus cruentus in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
WA Flora Checklist: Amaranthus cruentus checklist entry
OregonFlora: Amaranthus cruentus information
E-Flora BC: Amaranthus cruentus atlas page
CalPhotos: Amaranthus cruentus photos
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