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 the other subspecies belonging to Amaranthus blitum.
Characteristics & Description
Height, habit: 20 to 100 centimeters, herbaceous plant
Life cycle: Annual
Poisonous: No, leaves and seeds are edible.
Origin: Amaranthus blitum originates from South America and is distributed almost worldwide as an introduced plant (distribution map)
USDA zone: 7 (10.4 °F/-12 °C)
Botany
Name: Amaranthus blitum subsp. pseudogracilis (syn. Amaranthus emarginatus subsp. pseudogracilis)
Family: Amaranthaceae
Categories: Brown & Green Flowers | Wildflowers |
