| Family: |
Amaranthaceae () |
| Max. size: |
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| Environment: |
sessile; brackish |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Annual halophyte that tolerates tidal inundation, living on seaward edge of saltmarsh where it forms a distinct zone. Grazed by camels and important in food webs (Ref. 801). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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