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Amaranthus muricatus

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Family: Amaranthaceae · Genus: Amaranthus

Amaranthus muricatus

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Amaranthus muricatus, the so-called African amaranth, is a species in the genus Amaranthus native to South America; Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina and Uruguay. It is an invasive species in Africa, Europe and Australia, and to a lesser degree in North America and Asia. It is a decumbent perennial that does well in arid climates.

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