Amaranthus crassipes

Spreading Amaranth
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Core eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Amaranthus
Binomial name
Amaranthus crassipes
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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.

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