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Amaranthus polystachyus, commonly known as pigweed or redroot pigweed, is an annual plant native to a wide range of regions including Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, and parts of Central America such as Aruba, Bahamas, Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador,… Amaranthus polystachyus (Latin: Amaranthus polystachyus) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Amaranthus polystachyus is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Amaranthus polystachyus is a member native to BO, CO, CU, EC, PE, and UY. Amaranthus polystachyus thrives in full sun and requires moist soil that can be light, medium, or heavy.
Amaranthus polystachyus grows best in full sun light, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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