Amaranthus floridanus
| Florida amaranth | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus: | Amaranthus |
| Species: | A. floridanus |
| Binomial name | |
| Amaranthus floridanus (S.Watson) Sauer | |
Amaranthus floridanus, the Florida amaranth, is a flowering plant endemic to Florida.
Amaranthus floridanus flowers from late spring to fall and can grow up to 1.5 metres (4.9 ft) in height. It usually grows in moist places, near dunes, swamps, marshes, or in disturbed habitats.