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cutleaf goosefoot
Scientific Name: Chenopodium multifidum
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Cutleaf Goosefoot (Dysphania multifida)
Dysphania multifida, commonly known as cutleaf goosefoot or scented goosefoot, is a fascinating plant with a distinctive leaf structure. It belongs to the amaranth family and has a complex taxonomic history, reflected in its various scientific names.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Dysphania multifida (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
- Common Names: Cutleaf Goosefoot, Scented Goosefoot, Small-leaf Wormseed
- Synonyms: Chenopodium multifidum L., Roubieva multifida
- Family: Amaranthaceae (formerly Chenopodiaceae)
Distribution and Habitat
While the provided text doesn't explicitly detail the plant's full global distribution, it is mentioned in the context of California and Idaho.
Morphological Characteristics
- Described as a perennial herb or annual, taprooted.
- Classified as a forb/herb, indicating it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
Quirky Facts
- The town of Chualar, California, is believed to be named after a Native American term for a goosefoot plant, likely Chenopodium multifidum, that was abundant in the area.
- It is also known as "scented goosefoot."