Carelessweed vs Joseph's-coat
Amaranthus spinosus compared with Amaranthus tricolor
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Carelessweed | Joseph's-coat |
|---|---|---|
| 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 tricolor |
Evolutionary Relationship
Carelessweed and Joseph's-coat share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Amaranthus.
Conservation Status
Carelessweed
NE — Not EvaluatedJoseph's-coat
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Carelessweed | Joseph's-coat |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Joseph's-coat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (Angola, Libya, Madagascar), Asia (6 countries), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), 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.
Joseph's-coat
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 21 countries:
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