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All Biocode files are based on field identifications to the best of the researcher’s ability at the time.
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Species: Amaranthus lividus L. subsp. polygonoides (Moq.) Probst Date: 2006-01-14 Location: Cnr Lanner/Teviotdale Ave, Borrowdale Common Habitat: Disturbed ground
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Botanisk Have Århus
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Botanisk Have Århus
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Christmas, Florida, United States
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'Perfecta' is one of the many ornamental cultivars of the leafy vegetable Amaranthus tricolor. I personally think 'Carnaval in Rio' would have been a more suitable name.
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Meeswyck, Limburg, Belgium
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Arizona, United States
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A common weed and a much used wild leaf vegetable in the tropics. Very nutritious, rich in Vitamin C, folate, carotene, iron and calcium.
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San Mateo, Cagayan Valley, Philippines
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Plant IdentificationCommon name: amaranth, purple amaranthBotanical Name: Amaranthus retroflexusFamily name: AmaranthaceaeLocation: Valley Heights, NSWDate: 1st March 2009Collector: John PoulakisHabitat: A mostly monoecious erect annual or perennial herb growing up to 1m high. Prefers a well-drained fertile soil in a sunny positionEconomic significance: Cultivated for its edible leaves and seed in South America. Rich in vitamins and minerals, leaves have less oxalic acid than spinach. Eaten raw or cooked. Seeds have over 18% protein, higher than corn or wheat.
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Pemba, Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique
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Species: Amaranthus lividus L. subsp. polygonoides (Moq.) Probst Date: 2006-01-14 Location: Cnr Lanner/Teviotdale Ave, Borrowdale Common Habitat: Disturbed ground
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Botanisk Have Århus
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Botanisk Have Århus
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Christmas, Florida, United States
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Meeswyck, Limburg, Belgium
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Sept 23, 2011, Molina Basin, Santa Catalina Mountains, Arizona
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Barrio Colon, Panama, Panama
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Plant IdentificationCommon name: amaranth, purple amaranthBotanical Name: Amaranthus retroflexusFamily name: AmaranthaceaeLocation: Valley Heights, NSWDate: 1st March 2009Collector: John PoulakisHabitat: A mostly monoecious erect annual or perennial herb growing up to 1m high. Prefers a well-drained fertile soil in a sunny positionEconomic significance: Cultivated for its edible leaves and seed in South America. Rich in vitamins and minerals, leaves have less oxalic acid than spinach. Eaten raw or cooked. Seeds have over 18% protein, higher than corn or wheat.
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Species: Amaranthus lividus L. subsp. polygonoides (Moq.) Probst Date: 2006-01-14 Location: Cnr Lanner/Teviotdale Ave, Borrowdale Common Habitat: Disturbed ground
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Botanisk Have Århus