Spermatophytes (seed plants): Angiosperms (flowering plants): Eudicots: Core Eudicots: Caryophyllales
WEAKLEY'S FLORA (11/30/12):
Achyranthes japonica var. hachijoensis
FAMILY
Amaranthaceae
Dig deeper at SERNEC, a consortium of southeastern herbaria.
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SYNONYMOUS WITH
PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Achyranthes japonica var. hachijoensis
FAMILY
Amaranthaceae
INCLUDED WITHIN
Manual of Vascular Plants of NE US & Adjacent Canada (Gleason & Cronquist,1991)
Achyranthes japonica
COMMON NAME:
Japanese Chaff-flower
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Chris Evans, Illinois Wildlife Action Plan, Bugwood.org bug_5427355
Month Unknown
Leaf blades ovate-elliptic, per Flora of North America.
Chris Evans, Illinois Wildlife Action Plan, Bugwood.org bug_5427361
Month Unknown
Inflorescences 2-4cm in flower, elongating to 21cm in fruit, per Flora of North America.
Chris Evans, Illinois Wildlife Action Plan, Bugwood.org bug_5476687
Month Unknown
Bracteoles spinose, per Flora of North America.
WEAKLEY'S FLORA (11/30/12):
Achyranthes japonica var. hachijoensis
FAMILY
Amaranthaceae
SYNONYMOUS WITH
PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Achyranthes japonica var. hachijoensis
FAMILY
Amaranthaceae
INCLUDED WITHIN
Manual of Vascular Plants of NE US & Adjacent Canada (Gleason & Cronquist,1991)
Achyranthes japonica