Amaranthus palmeri

Commonly known as palmer amaranth, carelessweed

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 spreading
Leaf Arrangement alternate
Leaf Type not lobed
Presence of Leaf Tendils absent
Leaf Succulence not succulent
Stem Shape round
Flower Color green
Flower Symmetry asymmetric

Image Gallery

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