Flower · GBIF taxon 3084902
Rio Grande Globe Amaranth
Gomphrena haageanaAlso known as Strawberry Fields Globe Amaranth, Haage's Globe Amaranth
Rio Grande globe amaranth thrives across sun-baked prairies and rocky scrub from southern Texas into northeastern Mexico, sending up wiry stems topped by vivid, strawberry-like flowerheads. The papery, intensely colored bracts protect tiny yellow true flowers tucked inside and retain their bright pigment long after cutting. Adapted to searing summer heat, its deep root system allows it to persist through harsh dry spells while offering valuable nectar to native pollinators.
FloweringDrought-TolerantPollinator-Magnet
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Sunlight
- Water
- Soil nutrients
Predators
- Aphids
- Spider mites
- Grasshoppers
ThreatsHabitat alteration, severe freezes, and competition from invasive grasses
HabitatsArid grasslands, rocky limestone slopes, thorn scrub, and disturbed sandy plains
Life spanPerennial in frost-free regions (2–5 years); grown as an annual elsewhere
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderCaryophyllales
- FamilyAmaranthaceae
- GenusGomphrena
- SpeciesGomphrena haageana
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe and handle at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Cultivation: Plant in gritty, free-draining soil under full sun for prolific flowering.
- Floral Crafting: Cut stems at peak color and hang upside down to create long-lasting dried arrangements.
- Pollinator Watching: Scan flowerheads during warm midday hours to spot native bees and skippers feeding.
Pollinator Sid Mosdell from New Zealand / CC BY 2.0 · cc-by
Image unavailablePollinator 
Close Relative (c) Lauren Ware, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Lauren Ware · cc-byFamily Relative
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