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Amaranthus palmeri  S. Watson
Carelessweed,   Palmer's amaranth
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© 2018 Lynn Sosnoskie
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© 2018 Lynn Sosnoskie
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Amaranthus palmeri is an annual herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in North America and beyond.
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Genus: Amaranthus
Family: Amaranthaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Wetlands: Occurs usually in non wetlands, occasionally in wetlands

Habitat: disturbed

Communities: Creosote Bush Scrub, weed, characteristic of disturbed places

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + JEF + PLANTS + POWO

Information about  Amaranthus palmeri from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
Commercial availability unknown.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (AMPA)

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[Wikipedia] Native American Food Source: The leaves, stems and seeds of Palmer amaranth, like those of other amaranths, are edible and highly nutritious.[1][3] Palmer amaranth was once widely cultivated and eaten by Native Americans across North America, both for its abundant seeds and as a cooked or dried green vegetable. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2025. The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 03/29/2025).