Amaranthus palmeri is a species of edible flowering plant in the amaranth genus. It has several common names, including carelessweed, dioecious amaranth, Palmer's amaranth, Palmer amaranth, and Palmer's pigweed. It is native to most of the southern half of North America. Populations in the eastern United States are probably naturalized. It has also been introduced to Europe, Australia, and other areas. The plant is fast-growing and highly competiti
Plant is toxic to livestock. Cattle and pigs are most vulnerable.
Source; Department of Animal Science - Plants Poisonous to Livestock. 2018. Cornell University. Accessed July 16, 2019 http://poisonousplants.ansci.cornell.edu/php/plants.php?action=indiv&byname=scientific&keynum=12