ON THIS PLANT
Amaranthus greggii, also known as Gregg's amaranth or Josiah amaranth, is a glabrous annual flowering plant native to Texas, Louisiana, and Mexico. The plant can grow up to 1 m (3 ft) in height. It is found in sand dunes and near sea beaches. The species name greggii honors Josiah Gregg (1806–1850), a merchant, explorer, naturalist, and author of the American Southwest and Northern Mexico.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Amaranthus
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Gregg's amaranth en Josiah amaranth
