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Redroot amaranth
Amaranthus retroflexus
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<speciesfyi-species slug="redroot-amaranth"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
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).
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Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Plantae
(식물)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
(피자식물문)
Class
Magnoliopsida
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Order
Caryophyllales
(석죽목)
Family
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Amaranthus
Species
Amaranthus retroflexus
(Redroot amaranth)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
amarant
French
amarante réfléchie
German
Rau-Fuchsschwanz
Portuguese
moncos-de-peru
Similar Species in Amaranthus
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African-Spinach
Amaranthus cruentus
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Carelessweed
Amaranthus spinosus
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coast amaranth
Amaranthus pumilus
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Foxtail
Amaranthus caudatus
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Green Amaranth
Amaranthus powellii
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Green Amaranth
Amaranthus hybridus
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Guernsey Pigweed
Amaranthus blitum
Least Concern
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African amaranth
Amaranthus muricatus
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Redroot amaranth?
The scientific name of Redroot amaranth is Amaranthus retroflexus. It belongs to the genus Amaranthus.
Where does Redroot amaranth live?
Redroot amaranth is found in 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).. Countries include Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria.
What family does Redroot amaranth belong to?
Redroot amaranth (Amaranthus retroflexus) belongs to the genus Amaranthus, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaranthaceae.
What kingdom does Redroot amaranth belong to?
Redroot amaranth (Amaranthus retroflexus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).
What are the closest relatives of Redroot amaranth?
The closest relatives of Redroot amaranth in the genus Amaranthus include African amaranth, African-Spinach, Carelessweed, coast amaranth, Foxtail.
Genus Amaranthus — 20 Species
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African amaranth
Amaranthus muricatus
African-Spinach
Amaranthus cruentus
Carelessweed
Amaranthus spinosus
coast amaranth
Amaranthus pumilus
Foxtail
Amaranthus caudatus
Green Amaranth
Amaranthus powellii
Green Amaranth
Amaranthus hybridus
Guernsey Pigweed
Amaranthus blitum
desert amaranth
Amaranthus macrocarpus
Indehiscent Amaranth
Amaranthus bouchonii
Indehiscent Pigweed
Amaranthus standleyanus
Mat amaranth
Amaranthus blitoides
sandhills amaranth
Amaranthus arenicola
Mucronate Amaranth
Amaranthus quitensis
Perennial Pigweed
Amaranthus deflexus
Powell's Amaranth
Amaranthus crispus
Prince Of Wales-Feather
Amaranthus hypochondriacus
Prostrate pigweed
Amaranthus albus
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Redroot amaranth
Amaranthus retroflexus
Mediterranean Amaranth
Amaranthus graecizans
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