Mat amaranth vs Redroot amaranth
Amaranthus blitoides compared with Amaranthus retroflexus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Mat amaranth | Redroot 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 blitoides | Amaranthus retroflexus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Mat amaranth and Redroot amaranth share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Amaranthus.
Conservation Status
Mat amaranth
NE — Not EvaluatedRedroot amaranth
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Mat amaranth | Redroot amaranth |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
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).
Redroot amaranth
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (14 countries), Europe (36 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (6 countries).
Mat amaranth
No description available.
Redroot amaranth
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 44 countries:
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