Prostrate Amaranth

Amaranthus deflexus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae β€ΊPhylum: Tracheophyta β€ΊClass: Magnoliopsida β€ΊOrder: Caryophyllales β€ΊFamily: Amaranthaceae β€ΊGenus: Amaranthus

About

Amaranthus deflexus is also known by the common names large-fruit amaranth, low amaranth, Argentina amaranth, and perennial pigweed, is native to Korea and South America. It is a short-lived perennial or annual plant. The plant can grow up to 1.5 ft (0.5 m) in height.