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Amaranthus californicus
California amaranth
Specimens
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Distribution: Occurring east of the Cascades crest in Washington; eastern Washington to California, east to the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains.

Habitat: Moist, often alkaline flats, lakeshores, and vernal pools.

Flowers: July-October

Origin: Native

Growth Duration: Annual

Conservation Status: Not of concern

Pollination: Wind

Description:

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Accepted Name:
Amaranthus californicus (Moq.) S. Watson
Publication: Bot. California. 2: 42. (as Amarantus). 1880.

Synonyms & Misapplications:
Mengea californica Moq.
Additional Resources:

PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Amaranthus californicus in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database

WA Flora Checklist: Amaranthus californicus checklist entry

OregonFlora: Amaranthus californicus information

E-Flora BC: Amaranthus californicus atlas page

CalPhotos: Amaranthus californicus photos

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