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Powell's Amaranth (Amaranthus powellii), a member of the Amaranthaceae family, is an annual forb or herb native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Powell's Amaranth (Latin: Amaranthus powellii, family Amaranthaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Powell's 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.
Powell's Amaranth is a member of the Amaranthaceae family native to ARI, CAL, COL, MXC, MXE, and MXN. Powell's Amaranth thrives in full sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Powell's Amaranth grows best in USDA zone 6-11, full sun light, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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