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manyseed goosefoot
Scientific Name: Chenopodium polyspermum var. obtusifolium
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Manyseed Goosefoot
Also known as Chenopodium polyspermum, manyseed goosefoot is an annual herb with several common names including many-seed goosefoot. In Italian, it is referred to as Farinello con molti semi, and in German, it is known as Vielsamiger G nsefu.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- The plant produces seeds, and while the text doesn't explicitly state toxicity, ingestion of any plant material can potentially cause mild digestive upset in pets or children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Lipandra polysperma (Syn. Chenopodium polyspermum)
- Family: Amaranthaceae (Previously Chenopodiaceae – Goosefoot family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Chenopodium polyspermum
- Varieties:
- Chenopodium polyspermum L. var. polyspermum
- Chenopodium polyspermum var. acutifolium (Sm.) Gaudich.
Distribution and Habitat
Manyseed goosefoot is found across a wide geographical area, including Europe (Germany has a widespread and common distribution), and eastwards to central Asia. In the US, it has been found in states like Maine (ME), Vermont (VT), Massachusetts (MA), Connecticut (CT), and Rhode Island (RI).
Morphological Characteristics
- It is an annual herb, growing to approximately 0.9 meters (3 feet) in height.
- Flowering occurs from July to October.
- Seeds ripen from August to October.
- The plant is described as a forb/herb, which is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
Ecological Role
- The text mentions that the plant is non-native in some regions.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden
- Discover Life