Amaranthus subg. Acnida
J. Arnold Arbor. 62: 283. 1981.
Basionym: Undefined subg. Acnida Linnaeus Sp. Pl.,Gen. Pl. ed. 2: 1027. 1753,5, 452. 1754
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Plants dioecious. Stems erect to ascending, not fleshy. Inflorescences mostly terminal, well-developed spikes or spicate panicles. Pistillate flowers: tepals absent or 1–5. Utricles indehiscent or dehiscence circumscissile.
Distribution
North America, Mexico, Central America, n South America, introduced elsewhere.
Discussion
Species 9 (9 in the flora).
Selected References
None.