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Slender amaranth
Amaranthus viridis
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<speciesfyi-species slug="slender-amaranth"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (16 countries), Asia (18 countries), Europe (21 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (13 countries), and South America (7 countries).
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Australia
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Belgium
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Burundi
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Cambodia
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Canada
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Chad
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Chile
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China
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Congo (DRC)
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Egypt
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Fiji
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France
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India
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Iran
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Israel
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Italy
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Japan
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Malta
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Mexico
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Micronesia
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Morocco
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Netherlands
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North Korea
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Norway
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Pakistan
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Palau
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Philippines
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Portugal
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Qatar
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Romania
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Russia
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Samoa
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Turkey
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United Kingdom
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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 viridis
(Slender amaranth)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
amarant
French
Amarante verte
German
Zierlicher Fuchsschwanz
Portuguese
bredo-verde
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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Foxtail
Amaranthus caudatus
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Slender amaranth?
The scientific name of Slender amaranth is Amaranthus viridis. It belongs to the genus Amaranthus.
Where does Slender amaranth live?
Slender amaranth is found in Widely distributed across Africa (16 countries), Asia (18 countries), Europe (21 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (13 countries), and South America (7 countries).. Countries include Albania, Angola, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Burundi, Cambodia.
What family does Slender amaranth belong to?
Slender amaranth (Amaranthus viridis) belongs to the genus Amaranthus, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaranthaceae.
What kingdom does Slender amaranth belong to?
Slender amaranth (Amaranthus viridis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Slender amaranth?
The closest relatives of Slender amaranth 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
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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