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Spiny Amaranth (Amaranthus spinosus) is a light-loving, moisture-tolerant annual forb or herb that thrives in various soil types from sandy to heavy clay. Spiny Amaranth (Latin: Amaranthus spinosus) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Spiny 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.
Spiny Amaranth is a member native to AGE, AGW, BAH, BLZ, BOL, and BZN. Spiny Amaranth thrives in full sun and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Spiny Amaranth grows best in USDA zone 4-11, full sun light, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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