Amaranthaceae

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Amaranthus Spinosus

Description Amaranthus Spinosus, commonly known as spiny amaranth, is a herbaceous plant that belongs to the Amaranthaceae family. This plant is native to the tropical regions of the Americas but has been introduced to other parts of the world, including Asia and Africa. It is an annual plant that grows up to 1.5 meters in height and has a spread…
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Amaranthaceae

Description Amaranthaceae is a family of flowering plants that includes around 900 species distributed across the globe. These plants are known for their ornamental value and nutritional benefits. They are annual or perennial herbs, shrubs, or small trees that grow in various habitats, from deserts to wetlands. The leaves of Amaranthaceae plants are usually alternate, simple, and lack stipules. The…
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Alternanthera Ficoidea Var. Bettzickiana

Description Alternanthera Ficoidea Var. Bettzickiana, also known as Joseph’s Coat, is a popular ornamental plant that belongs to the Amaranthaceae family. This plant is native to the West Indies, South America, and Central America. It is widely used as an annual foliage plant due to its attractive and colorful leaves that vary from green, yellow, pink, red, and bronze. The…
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Tidestromia

Description Tidestromia is a genus of plants belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. It is native to North America and is often found in arid regions such as deserts and prairies. The plant grows as a small shrub, typically reaching a height of 1-2 feet. It has small, narrow leaves that are light green in color and produce a powdery texture.…
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Chenopodiastrum

Description Chenopodiastrum is a genus of plants that belongs to the family Amaranthaceae. It consists of annual or perennial herbs with alternate leaves that are either entire or lobed. The flowers are small and often inconspicuous, and they are arranged in clusters or spikes. The fruit is a utricle that contains a single seed. There are about 15 species of…
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Gomphrena Globosa Professor Plum

Description Gomphrena Globosa Professor Plum is a bushy, annual plant that belongs to the Amaranthaceae family. It is also known as Globe Amaranth or Bachelor’s Button. The plant blooms from summer to fall, producing vibrant colored spherical flowers that are arranged in clusters on top of long stems. The flowers can be pink, purple, red or white and can be…
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Axyris

Description Axyris is a genus of flowering plants in the family Amaranthaceae, commonly known as ‘goldmoss.’ It comprises two species, Axyris amaranthoides and Axyris prostrata, which are native to Asia, Europe, and North America. These annual plants typically grow up to 30 cm tall, with small, inconspicuous flowers that bloom from June to September. The leaves are opposite, linear, and…
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Atriplex Canescens

Atriplex Canescens, also known as Four-wing saltbush or Shadscale, is a small to medium-sized shrub that belongs to the Amaranthaceae family. It is a native plant of western North America, including the Great Basin region, which covers parts of Nevada, Utah, California, and Oregon. This plant is well adapted to arid and semi-arid environments, making it a popular choice for…
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