Amaranthus australis

Taxobox
name = "Southern Amaranth"
regnum = Plantae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis = Magnoliopsida
ordo = Caryophyllales
familia = Amaranthaceae
genus = "Amaranthus"
binomial = "Amaranthus australis"
binomial_authority = J.D. Sauer

"Amaranthus australis" is also known as southern amaranth or southern water-hemp. The plant usually grows from 1 to 3 m (3 to 9 feet) in height, though some have been known to grow up to 9 m (27 feet) high. The stems can be up to 30 cm in diameter. It is a herbaceous annual. It is found in many Southern states, Mexico, the West Indies, and South America. They are frequently found in wetland areas. It is herbaceous, short lived perennial.The largest is 15.12 ft. tall.

References

* [http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=242415649 Scientific and Taxonomic Information]

External links

* [http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Gallery/GalleryImg/amaranth_front_9_18_07.jpg23 feet 2 inch tall Amaranthus Australis that I grew in 2007]