Amaranthus mitchellii (Amaranthus mitchellii)
Description
Amaranthus mitchellii is commonly known as Mitchell's amaranth or boggabri weed. It is from the Amaranthaceae family. It is a generally useful plant and is said to be "edible". These plants require sandy and moist soil and full sunlight.The plant is found mainly in Australia, in Queensland and Victoria. As an annual, it grows up to 0.5 m in height. It is pollinated by wind and is self-fertile. Amaranthus mitchellii is edible, and can be used as dye. Germination is very quick.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Caryophyllales
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Family: Amaranthaceae
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Genus: Amaranthus
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