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mapleleaf goosefoot

Scientific Name: Chenopodium simplex

Family: Chenopodiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

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Mapleleaf Goosefoot (Chenopodium simplex)

Mapleleaf Goosefoot, scientifically known as Chenopodium simplex, is an annual herb belonging to the Goosefoot family (Chenopodiaceae). It is also known as giant seed goosefoot.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Chenopodium simplex (Torr.) Raf.
  • Synonyms:
    • Chenopodium hybridum Linnaeus var. simplex Torrey
    • Chenopodium gigantospermum Aellen
    • Chenopodium hybridum auct non L.
  • Common Names: Mapleleaf Goosefoot, Giant Seed Goosefoot, Maple-leaved Goosefoot
  • Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)
  • Subkingdom: Tracheobionta
  • Order: Caryophyllales
  • Family: Chenopodiaceae (Goosefoot family)
  • Genus: Chenopodium (Goosefoot)
  • Species: Chenopodium simplex

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant can grow to be about 4 feet tall.

Description

  • Chenopodium simplex is an annual plant reaching up to 1.2 meters (approximately 4 feet) in height.
  • Stems: Erect, simple or branched above, glabrous (smooth).
  • Leaves: Cauline (stem leaves), alternate. Petioles (leaf stalks) are 0.4 to 2.8 inches long. Leaf blades are ovate to triangular or deltate, ranging from 1.4 to inches.

Distribution and Habitat

  • The plant has been observed in locations such as Hudsonville vicinity, Ottawa County, Michigan, USA, and Sauk Co., Wisconsin.

Life Cycle and Phenology

  • Chenopodium simplex flowers from July to October, and the seeds ripen from August to October.