Amaranthaceae
Perianth segments scarious; filaments often connate at the base Amaranthaceae
Leaves alternate
Erect or prostrate herbs. Fruit dry, membranous Amaranthus
Bracts with short points or none, shorter or not much longer than the perianth. Perianth segments usually 3, if 5 then fruit with 3 swollen styles. Fruit indehiscent or bursting irregularly.
Flowers in axillary clusters.
Flowers in elongated spikes, axillary or forming terminal panicles