Amaranthus deflexus L.

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Status:	Introduced
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Derivation of specific name:	deflexus: bent downwards, deflexed.
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Worldwide distribution:	Native to South America from Bolivia to Chile.
Zimbabwe distribution:	W,C
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Insects associated with this species:	Zizeeria knysna (Food plant)
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Literature:	Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 16. Townsend, C.C. (1988). Amaranthaceae Flora Zambesiaca 9(1) Pages 48 - 60. (Includes a picture).

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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Amaranthus deflexus
African Plant Database: Amaranthus deflexus
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Amaranthus deflexus
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Amaranthus deflexus
GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Amaranthus deflexus
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IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Amaranthus deflexus
JSTOR Plant Science: Amaranthus deflexus
Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Amaranthus deflexus
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Wikipedia: Amaranthus deflexus