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AMARANTHACEAE
Amaranth Family
Amaranthus pumilus  (seabeach amaranth)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Amaranthus: everlasting flower; pumilus: small, dwarf
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Annual Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
July-August
Physiographic Province
☐ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☐ New Castle
☐ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Foredunes along Atlantic coast
State Status
Rare
Piedmont Status
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Coastal Plain Status
Rare
Global Rank
Rare
Federal Status
Threatened
Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
10
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Beach and Dune Habitats (Foredune)
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