Amaranthus spinosus L.

  • Filed As

    Amaranthaceae
    Amaranthus spinosus L.

  • Collector(s)

    H. S. Irwin 29582 with R. M. Harley, E. Onishi, with S. G. da Fonsêca, R. Souza, J. Fonsêca Filho, 01 Feb 1971

  • Location

    Brazil. Minas Gerais. Ouro Preto Mun. Serra do Espinhaço, lower slopes of Pico de Itacolomi, ca. 3 km S. of Ouro Preto.

  • Habitat

    Steep rocky lower slopes.

  • Description

    Divergent-ascending herb, the stems to ca. 50 cm. long. Inflorescences green. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Specimen Notes

    [Mixed collection]

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 00837883

    Occurrence ID: 19acdbc5-2e8b-4c43-ba54-e7179146b316

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  • Kingdom

    Plantae

  • Division

    Magnoliophyta

  • Order

    Caryophyllales

  • Family

    Amaranthaceae

  • All Determinations

    Amaranthus spinosus L. det K. Becker, 1973
    Note: Two species are mounted on this sheet: A. Chenopodium sp.and B. Amaranthus spinosus L.

  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Minas Gerais

  • County/Municipio

    Ouro Preto Mun.

  • Locality

    Serra do Espinhaço, lower slopes of Pico de Itacolomi, ca. 3 km S. of Ouro Preto

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1650 m. (5413 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -20.3874, -43.5058

  • Geodetic Datum

    WGS84

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