California Amaranth
Scientific Name: Amaranthus californicus (Moq.) S. Watson
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Caryophyllidae / Caryophyllales / Amaranthaceae / Amaranthus L./ Amaranthus californicus (Moq.) S. Watson
General Information |
Usda Symbol | AMCA |
Group | Dicot |
Life Cycle | Annual |
Growth Habits | Forb/herb |
Native Locations | AMCA |
Plant Guide
Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of California Amaranth.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -3 |
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Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | No |
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Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
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Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
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Anaerobic Tolerance | Low |
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CaCO3 Tolerance | Medium |
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Cold Stratification Required | No |
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Drought Tolerance | Low |
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Fertility Requirement | Medium |
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Fire Tolerance | None |
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Frost Free Days, Minimum | 175 |
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Hedge Tolerance | None |
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Moisture Use | Medium |
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pH, Maximum | 7.5 |
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pH, Minimum | 5.5 |
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Precipitation, Maximum | 24 |
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Precipitation, Minimum | 14 |
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Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 4 |
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Salinity Tolerance | None |
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Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
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Morphology/Physiology
After Harvest Regrowth Rate | Moderate |
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Toxicity | None |
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Shape and Orientation | Prostrate |
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Nitrogen Fixation | None |
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Resprout Ability | No |
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Active Growth Period | Spring, Summer, Fall |
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Bloat | None |
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C:N Ratio | Medium |
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Coppice Potential | No |
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Fall Conspicuous | Yes |
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Fire Resistant | No |
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Flower Color | Red |
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Flower Conspicuous | No |
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Foliage Color | Green |
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Foliage Porosity Summer | Moderate |
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Foliage Texture | Fine |
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Fruit/Seed Color | Red |
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Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | Yes |
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Growth Form | Multiple Stem |
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Growth Rate | Moderate |
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Height, Mature (feet) | 1.0 |
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Known Allelopath | No |
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Leaf Retention | No |
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Low Growing Grass | No |
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Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
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Reproduction
Propagated by Seed | Yes |
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Propagated by Sod | No |
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Propagated by Sprigs | No |
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Propagated by Tubers | No |
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Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
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Seed per Pound | 900000 |
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Seed Spread Rate | Rapid |
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Seedling Vigor | High |
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Small Grain | No |
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Vegetative Spread Rate | None |
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Propagated by Corm | No |
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Propagated by Container | No |
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Propagated by Bulb | No |
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Propagated by Bare Root | No |
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Fruit/Seed Period End | Summer |
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Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Summer |
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Fruit/Seed Abundance | High |
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Commercial Availability | No Known Source |
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Bloom Period | Summer |
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Propagated by Cuttings | No |
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Suitability/Use
Veneer Product | No |
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Pulpwood Product | No |
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Protein Potential | High |
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Post Product | No |
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Palatable Human | No |
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Palatable Graze Animal | Medium |
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Palatable Browse Animal | Low |
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Nursery Stock Product | No |
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Naval Store Product | No |
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Lumber Product | No |
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Fodder Product | No |
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Christmas Tree Product | No |
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Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
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