Axyris
# 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 (Sommier & Levier) Lipsky
* Axyris hybrida L.
* Axyris koreana Nakai
* Axyris mira Sukhor.
* Axyris prostrata L.
* Axyris sphaerosperma Fisch. & C.A.Mey.
