Argentine amaranth
Amaranthus deflexus L.
Amaranthus deflexus, known as Argentine amaranth, is a short-lived perennial or annual plant in the Amaranthaceae family. It is native to South America and has been introduced to various regions globally, including Açores, Madeira, Portugal, Brazil, and several other countries. The plant typically grows up to 1.5 ft in height.
Description
Amaranthus deflexus is a member of the Amaranthaceae family and is commonly referred to as Argentine amaranth. It is native to South America and has been introduced to many regions, including Açores, Madeira, Portugal, Brazil, and several other countries. This species is a short-lived perennial or annual plant that can reach a height of up to 1.5 ft. It is also known by other common names such as low amaranth, perennial pigweed, and large-fruit amaranth. The species was first described in 1771.
Other common names
Perennial PigweedLargefruit amaranthArgentine amaranthspreading amaranthtow amaranthdeflexed amaranthlow amaranthlarge-fruit amaranth
Distribution
Açores · Madeira · Portugal Continental · BR · Faial Island · Graciosa Island · Pico Island · Santa Maria Island · São Jorge Island · São Miguel Island · Terceira Island · Madeira Island · Porto Santo island · TR · RU · ZA · CL · HR · Belgium · Flemish Region · Walloon Region · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · CY · DZ · GB · IT · PT · DK
Synonyms
Albersia deflexaAlbersia prostrataAmarantellus argentinusAmaranthus deflexus var. rufescensAmaranthus deflexus f. rufescensAmaranthus minorAmaranthus perennisAmaranthus prostratusEuxolus deflexus var. ascendensGalliaria prostrataGlomeraria deflexaEuxolus deflexus var. rufescensEuxolus deflexus var. majorEuxolus deflexus var. minor
