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New Mexico goosefoot
Scientific Name: Chenopodium neomexicanum var. neomexicanum
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
New Mexico Goosefoot (Chenopodium neomexicanum)
Chenopodium neomexicanum, commonly known as New Mexico Goosefoot, is a forb/herb belonging to the Goosefoot family (Chenopodiaceae).
Considerations for Pets
- This plant has been referred to as a "weed".
Considerations for Children
- The text references historical use by Indian tribes.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chenopodium neomexicanum Standl.
- Family: Chenopodiaceae (Goosefoot Family)
- Synonyms/Variations: Chenopodium neomexicanum Standl. var. neomexicanum
Common Names
- New Mexico Goosefoot
- Other Goosefoot species also share common names like: lamb's quarters, melde, goosefoot, fat-hen, huauzontle, quelite, and bledo.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to parts of the American Southwest, including New Mexico, southern Colorado.
- Also found in Arizona, Kansas, Texas, and southern California.
- Often found in mountainous regions and wetland habitats.
Morphological Characteristics
- Described as a forb/herb, a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
Ecological Role
- Some Goosefoot species are considered weedy and prolific.
Traditional Uses
- Young and tender plants have been collected and used by Indian tribes of New Mexico and Arizona.
- Navajos and Pueblo Indians of New Mexico also gathered and used goosefoot.
Allergen Information
- Narrow-leaf Goosefoot (Chenopodium leptophyllum) and Nettle-Leaf Goosefoot (Chenopodium murale) are noted allergens in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Chenopodium neomexicanum.