Carelessweed vs Mat amaranth
Amaranthus spinosus compared with Amaranthus blitoides
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Carelessweed | Mat amaranth |
|---|---|---|
| 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 blitoides |
Evolutionary Relationship
Carelessweed and Mat amaranth share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Amaranthus.
Conservation Status
Carelessweed
NE — Not EvaluatedMat amaranth
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Carelessweed | Mat amaranth |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Mat amaranth
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (Libya, Morocco, South Africa), Asia (8 countries), Europe (31 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).
Carelessweed
The Carelessweed (Amaranthus spinosus) is a species in the genus Amaranthus. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Mat amaranth
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 30 countries:
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