*Amaranthus blitum Linnaeus ssp. pseudogracilis N. Bayón ex Thellung. Common name: Purple Amaranth, Livid Amaranth. Phenology: Sep-Oct. Habitat: Disturbed habitats. Distribution: Native of the tropics.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Synonymy ⓘ: = K4, (basionym); < Amaranthus blitum L. — C, FNA4, NY, Pa, Va; < Amaranthus blitum L. ssp. emarginatus (Uline & W.L.Bray) Carretero, Muñoz Garm., & Pedrol — WH3, Costea & Tardif (2003b); > Amaranthus blitum L. ssp. polygonoides (Moq.) Carretero; < Amaranthus lividus Hook.f. — F, G, RAB, misapplied
Links to other floras: < Amaranthus blitum - FNA4
Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
- Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
- Great Plains: FACU (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
- Midwest: FAC (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
- Northcentral & Northeast: FACU (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
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Horticultural Information
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