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Mexican grain amaranth

Amaranthus hypochondriacus

A grain amaranth species domesticated in Mexico, historically important in Aztec agriculture.

Family

Amaranthaceae

Temperature

19-23°C (absolute 10-32°C)

Rainfall

1000-1600mm (absolute 500-2500mm)

Soil pH

6-7 (absolute 5.5-7.5)

Soil types

Well-drained loamy soils