Amaranthus hybridus L.

Locations ofAmaranthus hybridus L. in Virginia

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Family
Amaranthaceae
Botanical Name
Amaranthus hybridus L.
Common Name
Slender Pigweed, Smooth Pigweed, Green Amaranth
Synonym(s)
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Amaranthus hybridus L. ssp. hybridus
Comments
Costea et al. (2001, Sida 19: 931-974) distinguish North and Central American ssp. hybridus from tropical South American ssp. quitensis (Kunth) Costea & Carretero on morphological grounds while also acknowledging that the species is "extremely variable." However, FNA and most other sources don't recognize infraspecific taxa.
Habitat
Fields, roadsides, gardens, and other open, disturbed, weedy habitats. Frequent to common throughout.
Native Status
Native

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