Amaranthus blitum subsp. oleraceus
Amaranthus blitum subsp. oleraceus
- Native to:
- Argentina | Brazil | Paraguay
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus:
- Amaranthus
- Species:
- Amaranthus blitum subsp. oleraceus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 3–10 days
- Notes:
- Germinates readily in warm soil temperatures above 18°C. Light may enhance germination but is not required.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch