Amaranthus mitchellii
| Amaranthus mitchellii | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus: | Amaranthus |
| Species: | A. mitchellii
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| Binomial name | |
| Amaranthus mitchellii | |
Amaranthus mitchellii is commonly known as Mitchell's amaranth[1] or boggabri weed. It is from the family Amaranthaceae. It is a generally useful plant and is said to be "edible".[2]
Care and habitats[edit]
These plants require sandy and moist soil and full sunlight.[2]
Location[edit]
The plant is found mainly in Australia, in Queensland and Victoria.[2]
Characteristics[edit]
As an annual, it grows up to 0.5 m in height. It is pollinated by wind and is self-fertile.[2]
Uses[edit]
Amaranthus mitchellii is edible, and can be used as dye. Germination is very quick.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ BSBI List 2007 (xls). Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. Archived from the original (xls) on 2015-06-26. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
- ^ a b c d e "Pfaf". Retrieved June 1, 2012.
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