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]
| Amaranthus mitchellii | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus: | Amaranthus |
| Species: | A. mitchellii |
| Binomial name | |
| Amaranthus mitchellii | |
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
- "BSBI List 2007". Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. Archived from the original (xls) on 2015-01-25. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
- "Pfaf". Retrieved June 1, 2012.
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