Amaranthus fimbriatus

Taxobox
name = "Amaranthus fimbriatus"


image_width = 240px
image_caption =
regnum = Plantae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis = Magnoliopsida
ordo = Caryophyllales
familia = Amaranthaceae
genus = "Amaranthus"
species = "A. fimbriatus"
binomial = "Amaranthus fimbriatus"
binomial_authority = (Torr.) Benth. ex S.Watson

"Amaranthus fimbriatus" is a species of glabrous flowering plant. It is also known by common names such as Fringed Amaranth or Fringed Pigweed. The plant can often grow up to 0.7 m (2 ft.) in height. The flower is greenish to maroon.

It is found in the Southwestern U.S. and in Mexico. It often grows on sandy, gravelly slopes or in disturbed habitats. It usually blooms after the summer rains in these arid regions. It is considered to be an invasive weed.

Two varieties of "A. fimbratus" have been described: "A. fimbratus var. fimbratus" and "A. fimbratus var. denticulatus". The small variations are found in the tepals.

References

* [http://ucjeps.berkeley.edu/cgi-bin/get_JM_treatment.pl?290,294,302 Jepson Manual Treatment]
* [http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=AMFI USDA Plants Profile]
* [http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=242415667 Taxonomic, Scientific, and Distribution Information]
* [http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/cgi/img_query?query_src=photos_index&where-taxon=Amaranthus+fimbriatus Photo gallery]