species 49 observations

California Pigweed

Amaranthus californicus

Field notes

Supports All

14 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Common Sootywing, Hawaiian Beet Webworm Moth, White-lined Sphinx, Virginian Tiger Moth 8
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Red-winged Blackbird, Brown-headed Cowbird, Common Ground Dove, Potato Aphid 6

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Plant type: Annual Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.