Amaranthus crassipes

Taxobox
name = "Spreading Amaranth"
regnum = Plantae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis = Magnoliopsida
ordo = Caryophyllales
familia = Amaranthaceae
genus = "Amaranthus"
binomial = "Amaranthus crassipes"
binomial_authority = L

"Amaranthus crassipes", also known as spreading amaranth, is a glabrous annual plant that is both native and introduced in the United States. In the U.S., it is found in New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, Alabama, South Carolina, and Louisiana. It is also found in Mexico, the West Indies, and South America.

The plant can grow up to 2 feet in height. It flowers in the summer and fall. It is usually found near wet habitats or disturbed areas.

Two varieties of "A. crassipes" have been described: "A. crassipes var. crassipes" and "A. crassipes var. warnockii". The major difference appears to be the leaf structure.

References

* [http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=AMCR Distribution in the U.S.]
* [http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=242415675 Taxonomic and Scientific Information]