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amarant

Amaranthus muricatus

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The African amaranth (Amaranthus muricatus) is a species in the genus Amaranthus. Inhabits montane grasslands and shrublands and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits montane grasslands and shrublands and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria, Morocco, South Africa), Asia (Israel), Europe (11 countries), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).

🇲🇦 Morocco 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇩🇿 Algeria 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇮🇱 Israel 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Names in Other Languages

Spanish amarant
German Stachel-Fuchsschwanz
Portuguese bredo-da-golegã

Similar Species in Amaranthus

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Amaranthus retroflexus
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Amaranthus blitoides
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Amaranthus deflexus
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Amaranthus hybridus
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Amaranthus crispus
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Amaranthus cruentus
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Amaranthus viridis
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of amarant?
The scientific name of amarant is Amaranthus muricatus. It belongs to the genus Amaranthus.
Where does amarant live?
amarant is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria, Morocco, South Africa), Asia (Israel), Europe (11 countries), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Algeria, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, France, Greece, Israel, Italy.
What family does amarant belong to?
amarant (Amaranthus muricatus) belongs to the genus Amaranthus, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaranthaceae.
What kingdom does amarant belong to?
amarant (Amaranthus muricatus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of amarant?
The closest relatives of amarant in the genus Amaranthus include amarant, amarant, amarant, amarant, amarant.

Native Range — 19 Countries

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Genus Amaranthus — 20 Species

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Amaranthus muricatus
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amarant
Amaranthus cruentus
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Amaranthus hybridus
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amarant
Amaranthus blitoides
NE 🐾
amarant
Amaranthus deflexus
NE 🐾
amarant
Amaranthus crispus
NE 🐾
amarant
Amaranthus hypochondriacus
NE 🐾
amarant
Amaranthus retroflexus
NE 🐾
amarant
Amaranthus viridis
NE 🐾
amaranto
Amaranthus tricolor
NE 🐾
amaranto de hojas estrechas
Amaranthus graecizans
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bledo
Amaranthus blitum
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bledo de clavo
Amaranthus crassipes
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choroes-dos-jardins
Amaranthus caudatus
NE 🐾
espinaca de Malabar
Amaranthus spinosus
NE 🐾
Cape Pigweed
Amaranthus capensis
NE 🐾
Prostrate pigweed
Amaranthus albus
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Tropical amaranth
Amaranthus polygonoides
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Rough-Fruit Amaranth
Amaranthus tuberculatus
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Dioecious Amaranth
Amaranthus palmeri
NE
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