Amaranthus sp.

Amaranth at Farrer, ACT

Amaranthus sp. at Farrer, ACT - 2 Jun 2019
Amaranthus sp. at Farrer, ACT - 2 Jun 2019
Amaranthus sp. at Farrer, ACT - 2 Jun 2019
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Identification history

Amaranthus sp. 16 Jun 2019 MichaelMulvaney
Amaranthus retroflexus 4 Jun 2019 galah681

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BettyDonWood wrote:
   7 Jun 2019
Several species of Amaranthus have similar seed cases (at least in photos). With no leaves it is difficult to suggest a species. If you have a collecting permit you could takr a specimen into the herbarium.
The red stems suggest you are correct.

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Additional information

  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height

Species information

  • Amaranthus sp. Scientific name
  • Amaranth Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Minor weed or pest
  • Up to 775m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower
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