Amaranthus mitchellii

Amaranthus mitchellii
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Core eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Amaranthus
Species: A. mitchellii
Binomial name
Amaranthus mitchellii
Benth.

Amaranthus mitchellii is commonly known as Mitchell's amaranth[1] or boggabri weed. It is from the Amaranthaceae family. It is a generally useful plant and is said to be "edible".[2][2]

Care and habitats

These plants are required to be in sandy soil and requires moist soil and a large amount of sunlight.[2]

Location

Mainly in Australia, also in Queensland and Victoria.[2]

Characteristics

Annually grows up to 0.5m in height. Pollinated by wind and is self-fertile. Also cannot grow in the shade.[2]

Uses

Edible and can be used as dyes. Germination is very quick.[2]

References

  1. "BSBI List 2007" (xls). Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. Archived from the original on 2015-02-25. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Pfaf". Retrieved June 1, 2012.
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