waterhemp
(Amaranthus tuberculatus )
This species is Native to certain parts of the United States but may be invasive to others
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Maps
EDDMapS Distribution - This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts, herbaria, and literature. For more information, visit www.eddmaps.org
State Lists - This map identifies those states that have this species on their invasive species list or law.
Invasive Listing Sources
Taxonomic Rank
Domain: Eukarya |
Kingdom: Plantae |
Phylum: Magnoliophyta |
Class: Magnoliopsida |
Superorder: Caryophyllanae |
Order: Caryophyllales |
Family: Amaranthaceae |
Genus: Amaranthus |
Amaranthus tuberculatus |
Other System Links
Plants: AMTU
Bayer: AMATU
GRIN: 408360
ITIS: 20750
NPDN Pest: PAFACBK
NPDN Host: 36307
Synonyms and Other Names
Other Common Names:
roughfruit amaranth, rough-fruit amaranth, tall waterhemp
Related Scientific Names:
Amaranthus tuberculatus var. rudis (J.D. Sauer) Costea & Tardif (Synonym)
References
Common Name Reference: Weed Science Society of America Common Names List
Scientific Name Reference: USDA, NRCS. 2010. The PLANTS Database. National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.