Carelessweed vs Foxtail
Amaranthus spinosus compared with Amaranthus caudatus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Carelessweed | Foxtail |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Plantae (Plants) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum same | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class same | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order same | Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales) | Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales) |
| Family same | Amaranthaceae | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus same | Amaranthus | Amaranthus |
| Species | Amaranthus spinosus | Amaranthus caudatus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Carelessweed and Foxtail share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Amaranthus.
Conservation Status
Carelessweed
NE — Not EvaluatedFoxtail
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Carelessweed | Foxtail |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Carelessweed
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (20 countries), Asia (22 countries), Europe (23 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (11 countries), and South America (7 countries).
Foxtail
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (11 countries), Europe (27 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).
Carelessweed
The Carelessweed (Amaranthus spinosus) is a species in the genus Amaranthus. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Foxtail
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 39 countries:
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