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Carelessweed
Amaranthus spinosus
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The Carelessweed (Amaranthus spinosus) is a species in the genus Amaranthus. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (20 countries), Asia (22 countries), Europe (23 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (11 countries), and South America (7 countries).
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Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Plantae
(พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
(Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida
(พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)
Order
Caryophyllales
(อันดับคาร์เนชัน)
Family
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Amaranthus
Species
Amaranthus spinosus
(Carelessweed)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
French
Amarante épineuse
German
Tamarisken-Fuchsschwanz
Portuguese
caruru-bravo
Similar Species in Amaranthus
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African-Spinach
Amaranthus cruentus
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coast amaranth
Amaranthus pumilus
Extinct
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Foxtail
Amaranthus caudatus
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Green Amaranth
Amaranthus powellii
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Green Amaranth
Amaranthus hybridus
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Guernsey Pigweed
Amaranthus blitum
Least Concern
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desert amaranth
Amaranthus macrocarpus
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African amaranth
Amaranthus muricatus
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Carelessweed?
The scientific name of Carelessweed is Amaranthus spinosus. It belongs to the genus Amaranthus.
Where does Carelessweed live?
Carelessweed is found in Widely distributed across Africa (20 countries), Asia (22 countries), Europe (23 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (11 countries), and South America (7 countries).. Countries include Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bhutan, Botswana, Brazil.
What family does Carelessweed belong to?
Carelessweed (Amaranthus spinosus) belongs to the genus Amaranthus, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaranthaceae.
What kingdom does Carelessweed belong to?
Carelessweed (Amaranthus spinosus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Carelessweed?
The closest relatives of Carelessweed in the genus Amaranthus include African amaranth, African-Spinach, coast amaranth, Foxtail, Green Amaranth.
Genus Amaranthus — 20 Species
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African amaranth
Amaranthus muricatus
African-Spinach
Amaranthus cruentus
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Carelessweed
Amaranthus spinosus
coast amaranth
Amaranthus pumilus
Foxtail
Amaranthus caudatus
Green Amaranth
Amaranthus powellii
Green Amaranth
Amaranthus hybridus
Guernsey Pigweed
Amaranthus blitum
desert amaranth
Amaranthus macrocarpus
Indehiscent Amaranth
Amaranthus bouchonii
Indehiscent Pigweed
Amaranthus standleyanus
Mat amaranth
Amaranthus blitoides
sandhills amaranth
Amaranthus arenicola
Mucronate Amaranth
Amaranthus quitensis
Perennial Pigweed
Amaranthus deflexus
Powell's Amaranth
Amaranthus crispus
Prince Of Wales-Feather
Amaranthus hypochondriacus
Prostrate pigweed
Amaranthus albus
Redroot amaranth
Amaranthus retroflexus
Mediterranean Amaranth
Amaranthus graecizans
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