Amaranthus californicus
California Amaranth, California Pigweed
Also known as: Amaranthus albomarginatus Uline & W.L.Bray +2 more
- Amaranthus albomarginatus Uline & W.L.Bray
- Amaranthus microphyllus Shinners
- Mengea californica Moq.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Amaranthus californicus (commonly known as California amaranth or California pigweed) is an annual within the Amaranthaceae family. It is found natively in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alberta, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Mexico Northwest, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Panama, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming