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Joseph's-coat

Amaranthus tricolor

Not Evaluated

Names in Other Languages

Spanish amaranto
French Amarante tricolore
German Gemüseamarant
Portuguese amaranto
Indonesian aupa

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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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Foxtail
Amaranthus caudatus
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Joseph's-coat?
The scientific name of Joseph's-coat is Amaranthus tricolor. It belongs to the genus Amaranthus.
Where does Joseph's-coat live?
Joseph's-coat is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Angola, Libya, Madagascar), Asia (6 countries), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Angola, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, China, Colombia, Fiji, France, India, Italy.
What family does Joseph's-coat belong to?
Joseph's-coat (Amaranthus tricolor) belongs to the genus Amaranthus, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaranthaceae.
What kingdom does Joseph's-coat belong to?
Joseph's-coat (Amaranthus tricolor) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Joseph's-coat?
The closest relatives of Joseph's-coat in the genus Amaranthus include African amaranth, African-Spinach, Cape Pigweed, Carelessweed, coast amaranth.

Native Range — 25 Countries

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Genus Amaranthus — 20 Species

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African amaranth
Amaranthus muricatus
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African-Spinach
Amaranthus cruentus
NE 🐾
Cape Pigweed
Amaranthus capensis
NE 🐾
Carelessweed
Amaranthus spinosus
NE 🐾
coast amaranth
Amaranthus pumilus
EX 🐾
desert amaranth
Amaranthus macrocarpus
NE 🐾
Dioecious Amaranth
Amaranthus palmeri
NE 🐾
Foxtail
Amaranthus caudatus
NE 🐾
Green Amaranth
Amaranthus powellii
NE 🐾
Green Amaranth
Amaranthus hybridus
NE 🐾
Guernsey Pigweed
Amaranthus blitum
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Indehiscent Amaranth
Amaranthus bouchonii
NE 🐾
Indehiscent Pigweed
Amaranthus standleyanus
NE
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Joseph's-coat
Amaranthus tricolor
NE
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Mat amaranth
Amaranthus blitoides
NE 🐾
Mediterranean Amaranth
Amaranthus graecizans
NE 🐾
Mitchell's Amaranth
Amaranthus mitchellii
NE 🐾
Mucronate Amaranth
Amaranthus quitensis
NE 🐾
Perennial Pigweed
Amaranthus deflexus
NE 🐾
Powell's Amaranth
Amaranthus crispus
NE
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