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Prostrate Amaranth
Amaranthus deflexus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Caryophyllales βΊFamily: Amaranthaceae βΊGenus: 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.