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Chenopodium album var. centrorubrum

This page provides information about Chenopodium album var. centrorubrum, a variety of plant within the broader Chenopodium genus.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

• Accepted Scientific Name: Chenopodium album L.
• Synonym: Chenopodium album var. centrorubrum Makino (also referred to as Chenopodium centrorubrum (Makino) Nakai) is listed as a synonym of Chenopodium giganteum D.Don.
• Common Name: lambsquarters (associated with Chenopodium album in general)
• Kingdom: Plantae
• Taxonomic Rank: Variety
• Family: Chenopodiaceae (Goosefoot family)

Distribution and Habitat

• The plant is noted as being found in Miaoli, Futien, Taishanchiao, Pingtung, Makua, Taitung and Is. Lanyu (Botel Tobago)
• Reported in Dokdo

Morphological Characteristics

• Chenopodium album var. centrorubrum has simple, alternate, deltoid leaves.

Ecological Role

• Chenopodium album is described as a fast-growing weedy annual plant.
• It's also mentioned as one of the worst and most widespread weeds.

Interactions with Other Organisms

• Chenopodium album var. centrorubrum and Chenopodium album are hosts for the tortoise beetle, Cassida nebulosa, and C. piperata.

Genetic Information

• The chromosomal numbers of Chenopodium album var. album and C. album var. centrorubrum are 2n = 6x = 54.

Traditional and Culinary Use

• The young leaves and stems of Chenopodium album var. centrorubrum have efficacy.
• The plant is edible.

Further Information

• Search for more information in IPNI (International Plant Names Index), the Australian Plant Name Index, the NYBG (New York Botanical Garden) Virtual Herbarium, and JSTOR.
• The Plant List (2010) Version 1 provides additional details.

Considerations for Pets

• While noted as being edible, it is important to check the quantity ingested.