species

Amaranthus albus

Tumbleweed · Common tumbleweed · Pigweed amaranth · Prostrate pigweed

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Amaranthus albus belongs to the family Amaranthaceae, also known as Tumbleweed, Common tumbleweed, Pigweed amaranth or Prostrate pigweed, introduced to the UK. It grows in full sun, where the ground is neutral or alkaline and in well drained conditions.

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What this plant needs

Aspect
Full sun
Acidity
Neutral, Alkaline
Moisture
Well drained
In the UK
Introduced

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Record data from biflora (327388-2), under OGL-UK-3.0.