subfamily

Gomphrenoideae

Field notes

The Gomphrenoideae are a subfamily of the Amaranthaceae.

The stamens have anthers with only one lobe (locule) and two pollen sacs. Many species show C4-photosynthesis pathway.

The center of diversity lies in Central America, Mexico and the dry forests and thorn bush savannas of South America.

United States

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

Native to the US, ranked by caterpillars, then bees and other hosts, food, flowers and shelter.