Latin name: Amaranthus torreyi (A. Gray) Benth. Pronunciation: am-ar-AN-thus TOR-ee-eye Common name: Torrey's amaranth Family: Amaranthaceae (Amaranthus) Habitat: Sandy flats, arroyos, 3500'-5000', Mojave Desert Blooming period: August to October Name derivations: 1) Amaranthus 2) torreyi |
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