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Alternanthera philoxeroides
Source: University of Newcastle
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The pigweed family which is comprised of various trees, vines and herbs,
which are found mainly in the favourable climates of Africa and the Americas.
The genus Amaranthus of this family includes several species of
common weeds (the Amaranths ), which are characterized by a red
pigmentation of the stems and leaves. Examples include the green amaranth
( A. retroflexus ), the various tumbleweeds and pigweed.
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