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| Amaranthus californicus (Moq.) S.Wats. |
Amaranthus californicus is a species of flowering plant in the amaranth family known by the common name California amaranth. It is a glabrous monoecious annual that is native to most of the western United States and Canada. The plant grows from 10 to 50 centimeters tall. It is found in moist flats or near bodies of water, and blooms from summer to fall.
References
- Jepson Manual Treatment
- USDA Plants Profile
- Flora of North America: Scientific and Taxonomic Information
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