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Over's goosefoot

Scientific Name: Chenopodium overi

Family: Chenopodiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Over's Goosefoot (Chenopodium overi)

Over's Goosefoot, scientifically known as Chenopodium overi, is an annual herb belonging to the goosefoot family. It's often referred to by its common name, Over's Goosefoot.

Considerations for Pets

  • Goosefoot family species often have leaves that resemble goose feet, which may attract attention from pets.
  • The dried plant can break off and be blown around, potentially dispersing seeds and plant material to areas accessible to pets.

Considerations for Children

  • Goosefoot family species often have leaves that resemble goose feet, which may attract attention from children.
  • The dried plant can break off and be blown around, potentially dispersing seeds and plant material to areas accessible to children.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Chenopodium overi Aellen
  • Family: Amaranthaceae (formerly Chenopodiaceae - Goosefoot Family)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: Overs goosefoot

Distribution and Habitat

  • Observed in Idaho.
  • Found in southern Alberta and southwestern Canada.
  • Prefers sunny rocky outcrops, over circumneutral conditions.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Annual herb, growing up to 0.8 meters (approximately 2ft 7in) in height.
  • Flowering period: July to October.
  • Seeds ripen from August to October.
  • Leaves may resemble goose feet.
  • Red goosefoot (Chenopodium rubrum) is often tinged with red all over.

Related Species

  • Chenopodium botrys (Jerusalem Oak, Jerusalem Oak Goosefoot)
  • Chenopodium capitatum var. parvicapitatum
  • Chenopodium rubrum (Red Goosefoot)
  • Chenopodium chenopodioides (Low Goosefoot)
  • Chenopodium desiccatum (Narrowleaf Goosefoot)
  • Chenopodium carinatum R. Br. (Keeled Goosefoot)
  • Chenopodium murale (Nettle-leaved Goosefoot)
  • Chenopodium album (White Goosefoot)
  • Chenopodium album var. striatum (Lateflowering Goosefoot)
  • Chenopodium atrovirens
  • Chenopodium pallescens (Slimleaf Goosefoot)