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Stevens' lambsquarters
Scientific Name: Chenopodium album var. stevensii
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Chenopodium album var. stevensii (Stevens' Lambsquarters)
Chenopodium album var. stevensii, commonly known as Stevens' lambsquarters, is an annual forb/herb recognized by several other names including Fat Hen, Lambsquarters, Missi lambsquarters, and Lateflowering goosefoot.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chenopodium album var. stevensii Aellen
- Family: Chenopodiaceae
- Synonyms: Several synonyms exist, including variations of Chenopodium album.
Distribution and Habitat
Stevens' lambsquarters has been observed in various locations, including Keokea, Maui, and Lake Stevens, WA. It is also documented in Flora of Zimbabwe and India.
Ecological Role
Chenopodium album, including the stevensii variety, is often considered a weed. It can produce a large quantity of seeds (over 70,000 per plant), contributing to its persistence in agricultural settings.
Morphological Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Annual Forb/Herb
Edibility
Lambsquarters aka Wild Spinach
Lambsquarters can be added into the skillet or for salad.
Interactions with Other Organisms
Chenopodium album can host downy mildew (Peronospora farinosa), which can also affect cultivated spinach.
Further Information
Additional information can be found in databases such as uBio, the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS), and Plants of Hawaii.