species 706 observations
Tidalmarsh Amaranth
Amaranthus cannabinus
Field notes
Amaranthus cannabinus is a plant species also known as salt marsh water hemp or salt marsh pigweed. It is a herbaceous perennial found in most of the eastern United States. It grows from 1 to 3 m in height. It is often mistaken for Amaranthus australis.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Common Sootywing, Hawaiian Beet Webworm Moth, Southern Armyworm Moth, White-lined Sphinx
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Red-winged Blackbird, Pigweed Flea Beetle, Brown-headed Cowbird, Common Ground Dove
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Honeylocust Treehopper
2
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Pegomya wygodzinskyi
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.