Alternanthera pungens (Khakiweed) is a species of perennial herb in the family Amaranthaceae. They have a self-supporting growth form. They are native to Amazônia, Ceará, Paraná, Rio De Janeiro, Bahia, Mato Grosso Do Sul, Mato Grosso, Pampa, Cerrado, ParaíBa, Rio Grande Do Norte, Pantanal, Minas Gerais, Mata Atlântica, Caatinga, and SãO Paulo. They have simple, broad leaves and capsule fruit. Individuals can grow to 0.11 m.
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