Contains 7 genera and 27 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
AMARANTHACEAE
Dicot
Amaranth
Classification
Magnoliophyta - Flowering Plants
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Caryophyllales
AMARANTHACEAE
Genera
| Genus | Common Name | Taxa Count | Herbarium Specimens | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achyranthes | DEVIL'S HORSEWHIP | 2 | ||
| Alternanthera | JOYWEED | 5 | ||
| Amaranthus | AMARANTH | 14 | ||
| Celosia | COCK'S COMB | 1 | ||
| Froelichia | SNAKECOTTON | 2 | ||
| Gomphrena | GLOBE AMARANTH | 2 | ||
| Iresine | BLOODLEAF | 1 |
Identification Key
No identification key is available for this family.