Amaranthus blitoides

Commonly known as prostrate pigweed

Weed Classification

Noxious Weed Class Class A: Species currently are not present, or have limited distribution in the state; preventing new infestations and eradicating current infestations is a high priority.
Weed Type forb
Found in rangeland
Duration annual or biennial
Juice not milky
Growth Habit at Maturity prostrate
Leaf Arrangement alternate
Leaf Type not lobed
Presence of Leaf Tendils absent
Leaf Succulence either
Stem Shape round
Flower Color green
Flower Symmetry asymmetric

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