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
Species Description:
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