Amaranthus retroflexus

Redroot Amaranth at Dunlop, ACT

Amaranthus retroflexus at Dunlop, ACT - 29 Feb 2020
Amaranthus retroflexus at Dunlop, ACT - 29 Feb 2020
Amaranthus retroflexus at Dunlop, ACT - 29 Feb 2020
Amaranthus retroflexus at Dunlop, ACT - 29 Feb 2020
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Identification history

Amaranthus retroflexus 3 Mar 2020 BettyDonWood
Amaranthus retroflexus 3 Mar 2020 BettyDonWood
Amaranthus sp. 2 Mar 2020 CathB

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This has come up in huge numbers, including in areas where it hasn't been seen before.

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BettyDonWood wrote:
   3 Mar 2020
Retroflexus has a red stem base visible in photo 1, and red root.

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  • 1,001 - 10,000 Abundance
  • 29 Feb 2020 08:37 AM Recorded on
  • CathB Recorded by

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  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height

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