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Amaranthus californicus is a species of flowering plant in the amaranth family known by the common name California amaranth. It is a glabrous monoecious annual that is native to most of the western United States and Canada. The plant grows from 10 to 50 centimeters tall. It is found in moist flats or near bodies of water, and blooms from summer to fall.
Annual herb
4 - 19 in Tall
Spreading
Moderate
Red
Summer
Prefers loamy or clay soils. Grows poorly in sandy soils.
Wetland-Riparian
Butterflies and moths supported
0 confirmed and 16 likely
Garden Webworm Moth
Achyra rantalis
Ipsilon Dart
Agrotis ipsilon
The Nutmeg
Anarta trifolii
Common Gray
Anavitrinella pampinaria