Family Amaranthaceae Juss., nom. cons.


Summary
Family number:
48
Last updated:
27 April 2023
Kind of family:
Dicotyledon
Number of accepted genera:
84
Type genus:
Amaranthus L.

Synonyms

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Disseminule drawings\; A: Fruit with persistent calyx; B: fruit with calyx removed; C: seed; D: embryo in situ within fruit; E: transection of fruit

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References:
  1. Don, R. & S. Ducournau. 2018. International Seed Testing Association handbook on seedling evaluation Appendix 2:A2-1.
Cite as: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Plant Germplasm System. 2026. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy). National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland.
URL: https://npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxon/taxonomyfamily?id=48. Accessed 30 September 2026.