Salt-Marsh Water-Hemp
Amaranthus cannabinus (L.) Sauer
Amaranthus cannabinus (L.) Sauer, known as Salt-Marsh Water-Hemp, is a herbaceous perennial in the Amaranthaceae family. It occurs in the eastern United States, from Vermont to Florida and along the Atlantic coast. The plant reaches 1 to 3 m in height and is frequently confused with Amaranthus australis.
Description
Amaranthus cannabinus is a member of the Amaranthaceae family and is native to the eastern United States. It is found in 17 states, including Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, and Florida, among others. This species is a tall, herbaceous perennial that can grow up to 3 m in height. It is commonly mistaken for Amaranthus australis due to similar morphology. The species was formally published in 1955.
Other common names
Salt-Marsh Water-HempTidal-Marsh Water-HempTidalmarsh AmaranthWater-Hemp Pigweed
Distribution
Vermont-US · Connecticut · Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · Pennsylvania · Rhode I. · South Carolina · Virginia
Synonyms
Acnida cannabinaAcnida cannabina var. concatenataAcnida cannabina var. cuspidataAcnida cannabina var. lanceolataAcnida cannabina var. salicifoliaAcnida elliotiiAcnida obtusifoliaAcnida rhyssocarpaAcnida ruscocarpaAcnida salicifoliaAmaranthus macrocaulos
