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Updated 2/25/2013

Family Amaranthaceae

HAWAII - NATURALIZED

Achyranthes aspersa

Waimanalo Bay, Oahu

Kualoa, Oahu

PRICKLY ACHYRANTHES

Herb found in disturbed roadside areas of Oahu & Hawaii.  Dried fruit sharp, clings to clothing.  Tropics & subtropics worldwide.