Amaranthaceae
family of plants
Amaranthaceae is a family of flowering plants are the Amaranth family, contains about 160 genera and 2,400 species. Most of these species are herbs or subshrubs; very few are trees or climbers.
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Achyranthes splendens var. rotundata | |
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Family: | Amaranthaceae
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Amaranthus | |
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This is a widespread and cosmopolitan family found mostly in subtropical and tropical regions, although many species belong in cool temperate regions.