Spiny Amaranth

Brief Description

An upright annual herb characterized by sharp spines at the leaf axils and long, greenish or brownish-gold terminal flower spikes. It has a branched stem and simple, ovate-lanceolate leaves.

Care Instructions

Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It is highly drought-tolerant and often grows as a weed in disturbed soils, roadsides, and agricultural fields. Requires little to no maintenance once established.

Medicinal Value

We do not currently provide medicinal value for plant identifications.

Created At: 2026-04-10T02:38:11.304039