Amaranthus acanthochiton
Greenstripe, Greenstripe Amaranth
Also known as: Acanthochiton wrightii Torr.
- Acanthochiton wrightii Torr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Amaranthus acanthochiton (commonly known as Greenstripe or Greenstripe Amaranth) is an annual belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Northeast, New Mexico, Texas, Utah