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Foxtail
Amaranthus caudatus
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<speciesfyi-species slug="foxtail"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (11 countries), Europe (27 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).
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Australia
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China
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Colombia
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Denmark
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France
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Russia
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Yemen
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Plantae
(Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
(Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida
(Dicots)
Order
Caryophyllales
(Caryophyllales)
Family
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Amaranthus
Species
Amaranthus caudatus
(Foxtail)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
choroes-dos-jardins
French
Amarante Queue-de-renard
German
Garten-Amaranth
Portuguese
bredo-macho
Arabic
kef alemhena
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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Carelessweed
Amaranthus spinosus
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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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Green Amaranth
Amaranthus hybridus
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Foxtail?
The scientific name of Foxtail is Amaranthus caudatus. It belongs to the genus Amaranthus.
Where does Foxtail live?
Foxtail is found in Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (11 countries), Europe (27 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Algeria, Angola, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Burundi, Canada, China.
What family does Foxtail belong to?
Foxtail (Amaranthus caudatus) belongs to the genus Amaranthus, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaranthaceae.
What kingdom does Foxtail belong to?
Foxtail (Amaranthus caudatus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Foxtail?
The closest relatives of Foxtail in the genus Amaranthus include African amaranth, African-Spinach, Cape Pigweed, Carelessweed, coast amaranth.
Genus Amaranthus — 20 Species
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African amaranth
Amaranthus muricatus
African-Spinach
Amaranthus cruentus
Cape Pigweed
Amaranthus capensis
Carelessweed
Amaranthus spinosus
coast amaranth
Amaranthus pumilus
desert amaranth
Amaranthus macrocarpus
Dioecious Amaranth
Amaranthus palmeri
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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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