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Nuttall's goosefoot
Scientific Name: Chenopodium berlandieri ssp. nuttalliae
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Category: Dicot
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Chenopodium berlandieri subsp. nuttalliae (Nuttall's Goosefoot)
This plant is commonly known as Nuttall's goosefoot, but is also referred to as southern huauzontle, huauzontle, huauthili, pitseed goosefoot, Bush's goosefoot, and Zschack's goosefoot.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant produces seeds that ripen from August to October.
Considerations for Children
- This plant produces seeds that ripen from August to October.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Chenopodiaceae (Goosefoot family)
- Synonyms: Chenopodium nuttalliae
- Taxonomic Status: Horticultural (Current Standing: not accepted)
Distribution and Habitat
- Nuttall's goosefoot is a domesticated line still in cultivation in Mexico.
- Monolepis nuttalliana (Nuttall's povertyweed) grows in open, disturbed habitats.
- It is considered widespread from Mexico to Alaska and native to every region specified.
Morphological Characteristics
- Chenopodium berlandieri subsp. nuttalliae is an annual growing to 0.6 m (2 ft).
- It flowers from July to October.
- Monolepis nuttalliana (Nuttall's povertyweed) is a sprawling to upright plant about 12 inches tall.
Genetic Information
- Nuttall's goosefoot is an allotetraploid (2n = 4x = 36) with one diploid ancestor in common with C. quinoa.