Seaside Amaranth ⚠️ Threatened
Amaranthus pumilus
- Native to:
- United States, Virgin Islands
iNaturalist: © sfee (iNaturalist #309142394)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus:
- Amaranthus
- Species:
- Amaranthus pumilus
- USDA Symbol:
- AMPU2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- green, red
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: Seed collecting from greenhouse grown plants is typically August and September. Occasional collection begins in July and will extend into October. Collection occurs 3 times a week from the same plants. Seeds are dark reddish brown in color, very shiny, slightly oval in shape, 2.5mm. 3.54 grams equals 1,300 seed.
Source: npn.rngr.net