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Amaranthus torreyi

Bigelow's Amaranth, Torrey's Amaranth
Other regional names: Torrey's Amaranthus
  • Torrey's Amaranthus
Also known as: Amaranthus bigelovii Uline & W.L.Bray +7 more
  • Amaranthus bigelovii Uline & W.L.Bray
  • Amaranthus bigelowii Uline & W.L.Bray
  • Amaranthus bigelowii var. emarginatus (Torr.) Uline & W.L.Bray
  • Amaranthus chihuahuensis S.Watson
  • Amaranthus pringlei S.Watson
  • Amaranthus torreyi (A.Gray) Benth.
  • Amblogyna torreyi A.Gray
  • Sarratia berlandieri var. emarginata Torr.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Amaranthus torreyi (commonly known as Bigelow's amaranth or Torrey's amaranth) is an annual within the Amaranthaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to 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, California, Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, New Mexico, Texas

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