1: Amaranthus spinosus L.
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top/latin | common
Family Amaranthaceae
Latin name: Amaranthus spinosus L.
Common names: spiny amaranth,bledo espinoso,yuyo macho,mercolina,ataco espinado,caruru,blero,huisquilite

Somewhat woody, small plant, with a tough fibrous green stem. Leaves are alternate, flowers are green and occur in bristly round spikes. Taprooted. Likes dry, exposed sites.

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