greenstripe
Amaranthus acanthochiton Sauer
Amaranthus acanthochiton, known as greenstripe, is an annual plant in the Amaranthaceae family. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it grows at elevations between 1000 and 2000 meters. The species is uncommon in its range.
Description
Amaranthus acanthochiton is a member of the genus Amaranthus and is found in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and northern Mexico. It was first described in 1955 by Sauer. This species is an annual herb that typically inhabits higher elevation areas within its native range.
Other common names
greenstripegreenstripe amaranth
Distribution
Arizona · Mexico Northeast · New Mexico · Texas · Utah
Synonyms
Acanthochiton wrightii
