Species
Amaranthus peruvianus
(Schauer) Standl.
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Taxonomy
Family
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Amaranthus
Species
Amaranthus peruvianus
Lifecycle & Ecology
EdibleNo
Also Known As
Mengea peruviana
Data Sources
Species data compiled from the USDA PLANTS Database and other open botanical data sources. Images used under Creative Commons or equivalent licenses. Distribution data from USDA state-level records.
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