Amaranthus cannabinus
Salt Marsh Water Hemp, Tidal Marsh Water Hemp
Other regional names: Tidalmarsh Amaranth +1 more
- Tidalmarsh Amaranth
- Water Hemp Pigweed
Also known as: Acnida cannabina var. lanceolata Moq. +10 more
- Acnida cannabina var. lanceolata Moq.
- Acnida cannabina var. salicifolia Moq.
- Acnida elliotii Raf.
- Acnida obtusifolia Raf.
- Acnida odorata F.Dietr.
- Acnida rhyssocarpa Spreng.
- Acnida ruscocarpa Willd.
- Acnida salicifolia Raf.
- Amaranthus dioicus Michx. ex Moq.
- Amaranthus giganteus L'Hér. ex Moq.
- Amaranthus macrocaulos Poir.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Originating in North America, Amaranthus cannabinus (commonly known as Salt-marsh Water-hemp or Tidal-marsh Water-hemp) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode I., South Carolina, Virginia