Amaranthaceae

Amaranthaceae (Amaranthaceae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 34 genuss with 147 known species. Key genus groups include Achyranthes, Alternanthera, Amaranthus, Anabasis, Atriplex, and Axyris. Among its members, 11 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales).