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Fourwing Saltbush Family:
Amaranth (Amaranthaceae) A shrub growing to 5ft wide and 5ft high. Male and
female flowers are on separate plants. Tiny flowers can be
inconspicuous, unless there has been good moisture, as shown here.
Female flowers are yellow, male are greenish-white.
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Leaves are narrow and grayish. It is the winged seeds that are noticed. Initially green, they turn yellow, then tan.
Photo taken on:
September 26, 2008 Flora of North America reference. |
