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redroot pigweed

Amaranthus retroflexus

Weed Characteristics

Other Names: redroot amaranth, red-root amaranth, careless weed, rough pigweed, Pigweed

Leaf Type: Broadleaf

Flowers: Green

Leaves: Ovate leaves with serrated or smooth edges; some hair

Life Cycle: Annual

A reddish-colored stem and taproot give this weed its common name. Leaves are mostly long and lance-shaped. Stiff, prickly seed clusters form at ends of stems. Thrives in open, disturbed areas in full sun. Grows 3 to 8 ft. tall.

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