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Palmer's goosefoot
Scientific Name: Chenopodium neomexicanum var. palmeri
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Palmer's Goosefoot (Chenopodium neomexicanum var. palmeri)
Common Names
- Palmer's goosefoot
- New Mexico Goosefoot
- Desert Goosefoot
- Pigweed
- Fat Hen
- Lambsquarters
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chenopodium neomexicanum Standl. var. palmeri (Standl.) T.W. Walters
- Family: Chenopodiaceae
- Synonyms:
- Chenopodium palmeri Standl.
- Chenopodium berlandieri var. palmeri (Standl.) T.W. Walters
Morphology and Growth Habit
- Palmer's goosefoot is a forb/herb.
- It is an annual plant.
- Lower leaves may have a goosefoot shape, while upper ones are linear.
- This plant can look like other goosefoot varieties until autumn when it turns red.
Distribution and Habitat
- Chenopodium berlandieri var. palmeri is found in Texas (TX).
- Chenopodium berlandieri is found in Louisiana (LA), Arkansas (AR), Oklahoma (OK), and New Mexico (NM).
Ecological Role
- Palmer's goosefoot is mentioned in the context of weed control, specifically concerning invasive pigweeds like Palmer amaranth and waterhemp.
Related Species
- Palmer's goosefoot is related to other goosefoot varieties like Oak-leaved Goosefoot (Chenopodium glaucum), Late flowering goosefoot, and Desert Goosefoot (Chenopodium pratericola).
Further Information
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