Amaranthus mitchellii
Appearance
Amaranthus mitchellii | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Order: | Caryophyllales |
Family: | Amaranthaceae |
Genus: | Amaranthus |
Species: | A. mitchellii
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Binomial name | |
Amaranthus mitchellii |
Amaranthus mitchellii is commonly known as Mitchell's amaranth[1] or boggabri weed. It is from the Amaranthaceae family. It is a generally useful plant and is said to be "edible".[2]
Care and habitats
These plants require sandy and moist soil and full sunlight.[2]
Location
The plant is found mainly in Australia, in Queensland and Victoria.[2]
Characteristics
As an annual, it grows up to 0.5 m in height. It is pollinated by wind and is self-fertile.[2]
Uses
Amaranthus mitchellii is edible, and can be used as dye. Germination is very quick.[2]
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