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Globe-Amaranth (Gomphrena)

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Globe-Amaranth Genus Details

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Globe amaranth is an annual which grows 1 1/2 feet tall. Native to the tropics, it is grown in the US as an ornamental. Globe amaranth has opposite leaves 4 inches long and erect branches. The flower heads are papery, globe-shaped, about 1 inch across and colored white, purple, rose and orange. Globe amaranth is used for cut flowers and in dried flower arrangements.

Globe-Amaranth Allergy Info

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This genus is not commonly cited as a source of allergy.

Globe-Amaranth Pollen Description

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No pollen description is currently available.

Species in This Genus

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Allergenicity Legend:
Mild Allergen Mild Allergen  |  Moderate Allergen Moderate Allergen  |  Severe Allergen Severe Allergen  |  Allergy Test Allergy Test Available
Globe-Amaranth (Gomphrena) is a genus of the AMARANTHACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
 Tufted Globe-Amaranth (Gomphrena caespitosa)

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Globe-Amaranth Genus Location

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The shaded areas on the map indicates where the genus has been observed in the United States. Click the map to see a full scale version of these allergy areas.
  - Native, observed in a county
  - Introduced, observed in a county
  - Rarely observed

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