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Amaranthus interruptus R.Br.
Native Amaranth

Reference
Prodr.Fl.Nov.Holland. 414 (1810)
Conservation Code
Not threatened
Naturalised Status
Native to Western Australia
Name Status
Current

Erect or sprawling annual, herb, to 0.9 m high. Fl. yellow-green, Apr to Jun. Red-brown pebbly loam, alluvial, limestone. In shade in deep gullies, among rocks & boulders, cliffs at head of gullies.

Grazyna Paczkowska, Descriptive Catalogue, 2 May 1996

Distribution

IBRA Regions
Carnarvon, Central Kimberley, Indian Tropical Islands, Murchison, Northern Kimberley, Pilbara, Victoria Bonaparte.
IBRA Subregions
Cape Range, Hart, Keep, Mitchell, Roebourne, Western Murchison.
Local Government Areas (LGAs)
Ashburton, Derby-West Kimberley, East Pilbara, Halls Creek, Meekatharra, Wyndham-East Kimberley.