Amaranthus blitum L. (Fam: AMARANTHACEAE.)
 Published date of profile: Oct-2010.
Citation: Mifsud S., (Oct-2010) Amaranthus blitum on MaltaWildPlants.com |
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Species name : | Amaranthus blitum
L. | Synonyms : |
Basionym or principal synonyms: Albersia blitum (L.) Kunth
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Plant Family : | | Common name(s) : | Purple Amaranth | Maltese name(s) : | Denb id-dib tal-qsari | Status for Malta : | Naturalized alien species (non-native) that was introduced in the last 500 years and naturalised within the Maltese natural habitats | Frequency | Very Common Common
Frequent Scarce Rare
Very rare Extinct
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Raunkiaer life form: THEROPHYTE (Annuals)
Germination: Dicotyledon | Legal Protection : | Not Protected by Law (LN200/2011 or LN311/2006) | Red List (1989) : | Not listed in the Red Data Book of the Maltese Islands | Flowering Time : | May-Dec | Habitat : | Horticulture contaminant often in pots and gardens, but also escapes in waysides or field margins |
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Amaranthus blitum - Image Code: AMRBL-0.
.jpg "Amaranthus blitum / Purple Amaranth / Denb id-dib tal-qsari")
| Amaranthus blitum - Image Code: AMRBL-1.
.jpg "Amaranthus blitum / Purple Amaranth / Denb id-dib tal-qsari")
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