Amaranthus arenicola
Sand Amaranth, Sandhill Amaranth
Other regional names: Sandhills Amaranth +2 more
- Sandhills Amaranth
- Sandhills Pigweed
- Torrey's Amaranth
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 arenicola (commonly known as Sand Amaranth or Sandhill Amaranth) is an annual belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Arizona, Arkansas, California, District of Columbia, Indiana, Kentucky, Korea, Louisiana, Michigan, Montana, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin