sand amaranth
Amaranthus arenicola I.M.Johnst.
Amaranthus arenicola, known as sand amaranth, is a dioecious annual species in the Amaranthaceae family. It is native to the central and southern Great Plains of North America, ranging from Texas to South Dakota, and has been introduced to other regions. It thrives in sandy habitats, including riverbeds, lakesides, and fields, and can reach heights of up to 2 meters.
Description
Amaranthus arenicola, commonly called sand amaranth, is a member of the Amaranthaceae family. It is a dioecious annual plant that grows in sandy environments such as riverbeds, lakesides, and fields. Native to the central and southern Great Plains, it extends from Texas to South Dakota and has been introduced to other areas. The species was first described in 1948 and is found in several U.S. states, as well as in parts of Mexico, Korea, and Japan. It can grow up to 2 meters tall and is adapted to open, sandy habitats.
Other common names
sandhills amaranthsandhills pigweedsand amaranthsandhill amaranthtorrey amaranthTorrey's amaranth
Distribution
SE · JP · Arizona · Arkansas · California · Colorado · District of Columbia · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kansas · Kentucky · Korea · Louisiana · Mexico Northeast · Mexico Southeast · Michigan · Missouri · Montana · Nebraska · Nevada · New Jersey · New Mexico · Oklahoma · Pennsylvania · South Dakota · Tennessee · Texas · Virginia · Wisconsin
