Gomphrena nitida
Pearly Globe Amaranth
Also known as: Gomphrena decumbens f. spathulata Stuchlík +2 more
- Gomphrena decumbens f. spathulata Stuchlík
- Gomphrena decumbens var. grandifolia Stuchlík
- Xeraea nitida (Rothr.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Gomphrena nitida (commonly known as Pearly Globe Amaranth) is an annual belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. Found natively in North America, this species is primarily associated with 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 Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, New Mexico, Texas