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Guernsey Pigweed
Amaranthus blitum
Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (14 countries), Europe (20 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (5 countries).
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Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Plantae
(Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
(Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida
(Dicots)
Order
Caryophyllales
(Caryophyllales)
Family
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Amaranthus
Species
Amaranthus blitum
(Guernsey Pigweed)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
bledo
French
amarante livide
German
Bleifarbiger Amarant
Portuguese
caruru
Similar Species in Amaranthus
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African amaranth
Amaranthus muricatus
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African-Spinach
Amaranthus cruentus
Not Evaluated
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Cape Pigweed
Amaranthus capensis
Not Evaluated
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Carelessweed
Amaranthus spinosus
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coast amaranth
Amaranthus pumilus
Extinct
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desert amaranth
Amaranthus macrocarpus
Not Evaluated
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Dioecious Amaranth
Amaranthus palmeri
Not Evaluated
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Foxtail
Amaranthus caudatus
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Guernsey Pigweed?
The scientific name of Guernsey Pigweed is Amaranthus blitum. It belongs to the genus Amaranthus.
What is the conservation status of Guernsey Pigweed?
Guernsey Pigweed (Amaranthus blitum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Guernsey Pigweed live?
Guernsey Pigweed is found in Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (14 countries), Europe (20 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Cameroon, Canada, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Czech Republic.
What family does Guernsey Pigweed belong to?
Guernsey Pigweed (Amaranthus blitum) belongs to the genus Amaranthus, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaranthaceae.
Is Guernsey Pigweed endangered?
No, Guernsey Pigweed (Amaranthus blitum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Guernsey Pigweed belong to?
Guernsey Pigweed (Amaranthus blitum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Guernsey Pigweed?
The closest relatives of Guernsey Pigweed in the genus Amaranthus include African amaranth, African-Spinach, Cape Pigweed, Carelessweed, coast amaranth.
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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
Foxtail
Amaranthus caudatus
Green Amaranth
Amaranthus powellii
Green Amaranth
Amaranthus hybridus
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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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