Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaranthaceae

Genus:

Amaranthus

Species:

Amaranthus brownii

USDA Symbol:

AMBR5

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

Endemic to Nihoa Island, Hawaii; grows in rocky, coastal areas.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–14 days

Notes:

Amaranthus species typically germinate readily with warm temperatures and moisture without special treatment.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI