Amaranthus crispus is also known as crisp amaranth. It is a herbaceous

Herbaceous

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, sparsely pubescent annual. It can grow up to 0.5 m (1.5 ft) in height.

It flowers in summer to fall. It usually grows in waste places, disturbed habitats, or near water. It is found in the U.S. state

U.S. state

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s of New York

New York

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, New Jersey

New Jersey

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, Virginia

Virginia

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, and North Carolina

North Carolina

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. It is native to Argentina

Argentina

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, and it has also been introduced into parts of Eurasia

Eurasia

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