Amaranthus_mitchellii

<i>Amaranthus mitchellii</i>

Amaranthus mitchellii

Species of flowering plant

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]

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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

  1. [1]
    BSBI List 2007 (xls). Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. Archived from the original (xls) on 2015-06-26. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
  2. [2]
    "Pfaf". Retrieved June 1, 2012.


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