Amaranthus muricatus (Moq.) Hieron.

Spice Flower In the field In the field 2

Family: AMARANTHACEAE

Genus: Amaranthus

Catalan common name: Amarant muricat.

Spanish common name: Bledo, hierba meona.

Province distribution: Alacant. Balearic Islands. Barcelona. Castelló. Girona. Lleida. Tarragona. València.

Distribution in the islands: Mallorca. Menorca. Ibiza.

General distribution (Phytogeography): West Mediterranean

IUCN Category: LCLeast concern

Flowering time: JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Life-forms: Chameophyte.

Habitats: Cultivated fields, path and road sides, disturbed zones. Disturbed zones.

Characteristics: A herb that grows along the ground, with whitish stalks. It forms a panicle of terminal flowers. It was originally from South America, but can now be found along roadsides.