Strand Memorial Herbarium

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Family: Amaranthaceae   Pigweed Family
Mostly herbs with inconspicuous flowers, arranged in inflorescences, generally in spiked clusters with brightly colored bracts. Contains betalain pigments that often give the stem a reddish color.

Genus: Amaranthus   Pigweed
A widespread genus of about 60 species of annual herbs.

Scientific Name: Amaranthus powellii S.Wats.
Common Name(s): Powell Amaranth, Green Amaranth, Powell's Smooth Amaranth, Tall Amaranth
Growth Type: annual
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