Gregg's amaranth
Amaranthus greggii
Family Amaranthaceae - emergent vegetation
Distinguishing Characteristics |
Emergent vegetation, low growing shrub; leaves ovate or elliptical, green, smooth (no hairs), irregularly undulating or curled, deeply veined, terminal ends rounded with a short pointy projection, petioles (leaf stems) shorter than leaf; stems erect with much branching, striated; inflorescences (flower part) form erect terminal spikes. |
Similar Species |
No similar species. |
Habitat |
Sand dunes, sea beaches; native to Texas, Louisiana and Mexico |
Maximum Size |
10 cm (3 ft) |
Other Common Names |
Josiah amaranth |
Previous Scientific Names |
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