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Amaranthus crassipes
Also called Clubfoot Amaranth, Tropical Amaranth, Tropical Spreading Amaranth
Amaranthus crassipes, also known as spreading amaranth, is a glabrous annual plant that is both native and introduced in the United States. In the U.S., it is found in New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, Alabama, South Carolina, and Louisiana. It is also found in Mexico, the West Indies, and South America.
The plant can grow up to two feet in height. It flowers in the summer and fall. It is usually found near wet habitats or disturbed areas.
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Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Amaranthus crassipes by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts are shared under the same licence.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
