*Amaranthus cruentus L.

Bracts 2–3 mm long Styles slender at the base, forming a broad saddle between each other towards the base. Inflorescence lax, usually with many branches. Perianth ± recurved; inner ones oblanceolate, obtuse to mucronate. Stamens 5. Coast. Uncommon weed. Introd. from S. America. Redshank