Axyris


Axyris, the Russian pigweeds, are a genus of flowering plants in the amaranth family Amaranthaceae, native to temperate parts of Eastern Europe and Asia. The center of genetic diversity is the Altai to northern Tien-Shan mountains. The best known species is Axyris amaranthoides, which has become a widespread invasive in northern North America.

Species

Currently accepted species include:
  • Axyris amaranthoides L.
  • Axyris caucasica Lipsky
  • Axyris hybrida L.
  • Axyris koreana Nakai
  • Axyris mira Sukhor.
  • Axyris prostrata L.
  • Axyris sphaerosperma Fisch. & C.A.Mey.