Amaranthus arenicola

Taxobox
name = "Amaranthus arenicola"

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image_width = 210px
regnum = Plantae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis = Magnoliopsida
ordo = Caryophyllales
familia = Amaranthaceae
genus = "Amaranthus"
species = "A. arenicola"
binomial = "Amaranthus arenicola"
binomial_authority = I.M.Johnst.

"Amaranthus arenicola", commonly called sand amaranth or sandhill amaranth, is a plant species found in many states of the contiguous United States. It is an annual species found in sandy areas, near riverbeds, lakes, and fields. It is native to the central or south Great Plains, extending from Texas to South Dakota, and was introduced to other areas. This flowering plant can grow up to 2 meters (6 feet) in height.

References

* [http://ucjeps.berkeley.edu/cgi-bin/get_JM_treatment.pl?290,294,296 Jepson Manual Treatment]
* [http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=242415655 Flora of North America: "Amaranthus arenicola" in the U.S.]
* [http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=AMAR USDA: Distribution in U.S.]