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Bassia hyssopifolia

Smother Weed

Life form2, 3: forb, annual
Habitat: disturbed areas
leaf presence3: leaves usually present
leaf arrangement3: alternate
leaf shape3: linear
leaf margin3: entire
Flower color2: greenish or green
Flowering period2: summer
Armament2, 3: spineless
Family1, 2, 3: Amaranthaceae (amaranth family)
Conserved or Obsolete Family1: Chenopodiaceae (goosefoot family)
Status: uncommon,introduced,invasive
Location where collected or observed:
      Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

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