Red-root amaranth
Latin Name: Amaranthus retroflexus
Description of Appearance: Amaranthus retroflexus is an annual herbaceous plant that can grow up to 1-2 meters tall. The leaves are green or red, lance-shaped, and can have a purple-red tinge. The flowers are small and green, blooming in dense clusters at the top of the plant.
Common Names:
- Red-root amaranth
- Pigweed
- Red-root pigweed
- Common amaranth