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Carelessweed
Amaranthus spinosus
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The Carelessweed (Amaranthus spinosus) is a species in the genus Amaranthus. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Habitat & Distribution
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).
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Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Plantae
(Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
(Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida
(Dicots)
Order
Caryophyllales
(Caryophyllales)
Family
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Amaranthus
Species
Amaranthus spinosus
(Carelessweed)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
French
Amarante épineuse
German
Tamarisken-Fuchsschwanz
Portuguese
caruru-bravo
Similar Species in Amaranthus
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African amaranth
Amaranthus muricatus
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African-Spinach
Amaranthus cruentus
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Cape Pigweed
Amaranthus capensis
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coast amaranth
Amaranthus pumilus
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desert amaranth
Amaranthus macrocarpus
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Dioecious Amaranth
Amaranthus palmeri
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Foxtail
Amaranthus caudatus
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Green Amaranth
Amaranthus hybridus
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Carelessweed?
The scientific name of Carelessweed is Amaranthus spinosus. It belongs to the genus Amaranthus.
Where does Carelessweed live?
Carelessweed is found in 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).. Countries include Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bhutan, Botswana, Brazil.
What family does Carelessweed belong to?
Carelessweed (Amaranthus spinosus) belongs to the genus Amaranthus, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaranthaceae.
What kingdom does Carelessweed belong to?
Carelessweed (Amaranthus spinosus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Carelessweed?
The closest relatives of Carelessweed in the genus Amaranthus include African amaranth, African-Spinach, Cape Pigweed, coast amaranth, desert amaranth.
Genus Amaranthus — 20 Species
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African amaranth
Amaranthus muricatus
African-Spinach
Amaranthus cruentus
Cape Pigweed
Amaranthus capensis
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Carelessweed
Amaranthus spinosus
coast amaranth
Amaranthus pumilus
desert amaranth
Amaranthus macrocarpus
Dioecious Amaranth
Amaranthus palmeri
Foxtail
Amaranthus caudatus
Green Amaranth
Amaranthus powellii
Green Amaranth
Amaranthus hybridus
Guernsey Pigweed
Amaranthus blitum
Indehiscent Amaranth
Amaranthus bouchonii
Indehiscent Pigweed
Amaranthus standleyanus
Joseph's-coat
Amaranthus tricolor
Mat amaranth
Amaranthus blitoides
Mediterranean Amaranth
Amaranthus graecizans
Mitchell's Amaranth
Amaranthus mitchellii
Mucronate Amaranth
Amaranthus quitensis
Perennial Pigweed
Amaranthus deflexus
Powell's Amaranth
Amaranthus crispus
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