Amaranthus deflexus

Taxobox
name = "Amaranthus deflexus"

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image_width = 210px
regnum = Plantae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis = Magnoliopsida
ordo = Caryophyllales
familia = Amaranthaceae
genus = "Amaranthus"
species = "A. deflexus"
binomial = "Amaranthus deflexus"
binomial_authority = L.

"Amaranthus deflexus" is also known by the common names large-fruit amaranth, low amaranth, and Argentina amaranth, since it is native to South America. It is a short-lived perennial or annual plant. The plant can grow up to 1.5 ft (0.5 m) in height.

It flowers in the summer to fall, and was introduced into many states. It has been introduced into many warm or temperate regions of the globe. It grows best in weedy areas or in disturbed habitats.

A natural hybrid of "Amaranthus deflexus" and "Amaranthus muricatus" has been described in Europe, and is known as "Amaranthus x tarraconensis."

References

* [http://ucjeps.berkeley.edu/cgi-bin/get_JM_treatment.pl?290,294,301 Jepson Manual Treatment]
* [http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=AMDE USDA Plants Profile]
* [http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=242415670 Flora of North America: Taxonomic, Scientific, and Distribution Information]
* [http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/cgi/img_query?query_src=photos_index&where-taxon=Amaranthus+deflexus CalPhotos Photo gallery]