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manyseed goosefoot
Scientific Name: Chenopodium polyspermum var. acutifolium
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Manyseed Goosefoot (Lipandra polysperma syn. Chenopodium polyspermum)
Manyseed Goosefoot, also known as Chenopodium polyspermum, is an annual herb with a fascinating history and unique characteristics. Let's delve into the details of this plant.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Lipandra polysperma (syn. Chenopodium polyspermum)
- Common Name: Manyseed Goosefoot
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Amaranthaceae (formerly Chenopodiaceae - Goosefoot family)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Chenopodium polyspermum
- Varieties:
- Chenopodium polyspermum var. acutifolium (Sm.) Gaudich.
- Lipandra polysperma var. acutifolia
- Lipandra polysperma var. polysperma
- Chenopodium polyspermum var. obtusifolium
Distribution and Habitat
- Manyseed Goosefoot is found in various locations, including Maine (ME), New Hampshire (NH), Vermont (VT), Massachusetts (MA), Connecticut (CT), and Rhode Island (RI) in the United States.
- It also spreads across Germany.
- Its distribution extends eastwards to central Asia.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Manyseed Goosefoot is an annual herb, growing up to 0.9 meters (3 feet) tall.
- It flowers from July to October, and the seeds ripen from August to October.
- It is a non-woody plant (forb/herb).
Ecological Role
- It is described as non-native in some regions.
Other Interesting Facts
- Lipandra polysperma is the only species in the monotypic plant genus Lipandra.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden offers tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.