Amaranthus blitum subsp. pseudogracilis

Guernsey pigweed, Purple Amaranth Amaranthus blitum subsp. pseudogracilis is a subspecies of Amaranthus blitum. This annual plant can grow up to one meter in height and originates from South America. Older flower spikes are loose and the distance between the individual flowers is greater. This is how Amaranthus blitum subsp. pseudogracilis can be distinguished from […]

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Galinsoga parviflora

Gallant Soldier, Quickweed, Potato Weed Galinsoga parviflora is an annual that grows to a height of between 20 and 50 centimeters. The plant, which belongs to the Asteraceae family, is edible, can flower in Central Europe from June to October and originates from Central and South America. Its leaves are edible and taste similar to […]

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Amaranthus deflexus

Low Amaranth, Argentina Amaranth, Perennial Pigweed Amaranthus deflexus is an annual plant with flat to semi-upright growing shoots that can be up to 50 centimeters long. The flowering period in Central Europe can last from July to October. The leaves can be plain green or dark red spotted. Characteristics & Description Height, habit: 20 to […]

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Amaranthus blitoides

Mat Amaranth, Prostrate Amaranth, Prostrate Pigweed, Procumbent Pigweed, Amaranthus blitoides is an annual plant. The stems reach lengths of 20 to 100 centimetres and grow either lying flat on the ground or semi-upright. The inflorescences sit in the leaf axils and the flowering period in Central Europe can last from July to October. Young leaves […]

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Herniaria hirsuta

Hairy Rupturewort Herniaria hirsuta can be distinguished from Herniaria glabra by its hairy leaves and shoots. The two species can grow together. I discovered the plants shown here in the same parking lot as Herniaria glabra. Herniaria hirsuta grows as an annual to perennial with shoots that lie flat on the ground and can reach […]

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More species from the Caryophyllaceae family