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Thunberg's Pigweed

Amaranthus thunbergii

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Names in Other Languages

French Amarante de Thunberg
German Thunberg-Amarant

Similar Species in Amaranthus

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African amaranth
Amaranthus muricatus
Not Evaluated
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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
Not Evaluated
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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 Thunberg's Pigweed?
The scientific name of Thunberg's Pigweed is Amaranthus thunbergii. It belongs to the genus Amaranthus.
Where does Thunberg's Pigweed live?
Thunberg's Pigweed is found in Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, France, Netherlands, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States.
What family does Thunberg's Pigweed belong to?
Thunberg's Pigweed (Amaranthus thunbergii) belongs to the genus Amaranthus, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaranthaceae.
What kingdom does Thunberg's Pigweed belong to?
Thunberg's Pigweed (Amaranthus thunbergii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Thunberg's Pigweed?
The closest relatives of Thunberg's Pigweed in the genus Amaranthus include African amaranth, African-Spinach, Cape Pigweed, Carelessweed, coast amaranth.

Native Range — 7 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
LC 🐾
Indehiscent Amaranth
Amaranthus bouchonii
NE 🐾
Indehiscent Pigweed
Amaranthus standleyanus
NE 🐾
Joseph's-coat
Amaranthus tricolor
NE 🐾
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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