Amaranthus dubius Mart. ex Thell.

  • Filed As

    Amaranthaceae
    Amaranthus dubius Mart. ex Thell.

  • Collector(s)

    J. Rietsema 43408R with Dorothy Beveridge, 08 Mar 2008

  • Location

    Belize. Belize. Caye Caulker (southern island), village of Caye Caulker.

  • Habitat

    Avenida Langosta near Chapoose Street, Peter Young's garden.

  • Description

    Strong herb with large terminal inflorescences, many fertile branches; small greenish flowers and fruit.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 01158561

    Occurrence ID: 68217c47-b004-4ce1-85f0-643b89992c1c

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  • Region

    Central America

  • Country

    Belize

  • State/Province

    Belize

  • Locality

    Caye Caulker (southern island), village of Caye Caulker

  • Coordinates

    17.7436, -88.0247

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The New York Botanical Garden
Plants of Belize
Amaranthaceae
Amaranthus dubius Mart, ex Thell.
det. J. Rietsema, 2008
Belize. Belize District. Caye Caulker (southern island),
village of Caye Caulker. 17°44'37"N, 88°1'29"W. Avenida
Langosta near Chapoose Street, Peter Young's garden.
Strong herb with large terminal inflorescences, many fertile
branches; small greenish flowers and fruit.
Use: Eaten like spinach, kitchen herb
08 Mar 2008
J. Rietsema, Dorothy Beveridge 43408 R
01158561