Biology:Amaranthus mitchellii

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Short description: Species of flowering plant

Amaranthus mitchellii
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: 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 family Amaranthaceae. It is a generally useful plant and is said to be "edible".[2]

Care and habitats

These plants require sandy and moist soil and full sunlight.[2]

Location

The plant is found mainly in Australia, in Queensland and Victoria.[2]

Characteristics

As an annual, it grows up to 0.5 m in height. It is pollinated by wind and is self-fertile.[2]

Uses

Amaranthus mitchellii is edible, and can be used as dye. Germination is very quick.[2]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q4740169 entry