Swaziland's Alien Plants Database

Amaranthus hybridus L. subsp. cruentus (L.) Thell.

AMARANTHACEAE

Disturbed areas, Minor problem species

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Growth Form: Herb

Plant Description: subsp. cruentus [=A. cruentus]: "Longer bracteoles of female flowers mostly 1-1.5 times as long as the perianth. Stigma-bases and upper part of lid of fruit scarcely swollen, fruit with a short, smooth beak. Inner perianth-segments of female flowers commonly obtuse."

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Comments: Suspected/Possible