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Red stem, alternating red/green leaves #299574

Asked February 04, 2016, 8:00 AM EST

Hi! Can you identify this one? It has been growing alongside my catnip and I am not sure if I should pull it up. Thank you!

Volusia County Florida

Expert Response

This looks like spiny amaranth.  http://articles.extension.org/pages/65210/spiny-amaranth-amaranthus-spinosus  Wear gloves when you pull it up because of the thorns.  vw

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