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 tuberculatos (Moq.) Sauer
Common Name(s): Tall Waterhemp, Roughfruit Amaranth, Roughfruit Waterhemp
Growth Type: annual
Species Description:
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ID: Hrb-AMATU-003
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
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Keyword(s): inflorescense, vegetative
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ID: Hrb-AMATU-004
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): inflorescense, vegetative
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