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Mediterranean Amaranth
Amaranthus graecizans
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<speciesfyi-species slug="mediterranean-amaranth"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (Burundi), Asia (6 countries), Europe (20 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands).
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Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Plantae
(bitki)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
(Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida
(Dicots)
Order
Caryophyllales
(Caryophyllales)
Family
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Amaranthus
Species
Amaranthus graecizans
(Mediterranean Amaranth)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
amaranto de hojas estrechas
French
Amarante sauvage
German
Griechischer Fuchsschwanz
Arabic
dadh
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African-Spinach
Amaranthus cruentus
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Carelessweed
Amaranthus spinosus
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coast amaranth
Amaranthus pumilus
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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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African amaranth
Amaranthus muricatus
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Mediterranean Amaranth?
The scientific name of Mediterranean Amaranth is Amaranthus graecizans. It belongs to the genus Amaranthus.
Where does Mediterranean Amaranth live?
Mediterranean Amaranth is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Burundi), Asia (6 countries), Europe (20 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands).. Countries include Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Burundi, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Georgia.
What family does Mediterranean Amaranth belong to?
Mediterranean Amaranth (Amaranthus graecizans) belongs to the genus Amaranthus, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaranthaceae.
What kingdom does Mediterranean Amaranth belong to?
Mediterranean Amaranth (Amaranthus graecizans) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).
What are the closest relatives of Mediterranean Amaranth?
The closest relatives of Mediterranean Amaranth in the genus Amaranthus include African amaranth, African-Spinach, Carelessweed, coast amaranth, Foxtail.
Genus Amaranthus — 20 Species
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African amaranth
Amaranthus muricatus
African-Spinach
Amaranthus cruentus
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
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Mediterranean Amaranth
Amaranthus graecizans
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