Amaranthus spinosus L.

  • Filed As

    Amaranthaceae
    Amaranthus spinosus L.

  • Collector(s)

    G. Eiten 10415 with Liene T. Eiten, 31 Jan 1970

  • Location

    Brazil. Maranhão. Loreto Mun. 2 km SE of Loreto. South of Rio Balsas at ferry point.

  • Habitat

    Open, weedy banana grove full of herbaceous Cassia ("mata-pasto"). [See label for further habitat description.].

  • Description

    Herb 1 3/4 m. tall. Spikes yellowish green. All specimens of this no. from one plant. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 00838053

    Occurrence ID: 1180d231-3c49-44d8-a3d9-a8b8a4d22fb0

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Maranhão

  • County/Municipio

    Loreto Mun.

  • Locality

    2 km SE of Loreto. South of Rio Balsas at ferry point

  • Coordinates

    -7.10833, -45.125

  • Distribution

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