Amaranthus

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pigweed

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Other common names

amaranth, amour flower, calalú, redroot, calaloo, callaloo, caterpillars, teasel flower

Botanical Details

Family
Amaranthaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
Amaranthus can be upright or spreading annuals or short-lived perennials, with simple leaves and tiny flowers borne in dense, erect or pendulous, catkin-like inflorescences in summer and autumn
Name Status
Correct