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Palmer Amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri) is an annual plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, including regions such as Arizona, California, Nevada, and various parts of Mexico. Palmer Amaranth (Latin: Amaranthus palmeri) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Palmer Amaranth is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Palmer Amaranth is a member native to ARI, CAL, MXC, MXG, MXE, and MXN. Palmer Amaranth thrives in full sun and can grow up to 2 meters tall.
Palmer Amaranth grows best in USDA zone 7-12, full sun light, dry, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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