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Jerusalem oak goosefoot
Scientific Name: Chenopodium botrys
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Jerusalem Oak Goosefoot (Dysphania botrys)
Dysphania botrys, commonly known as Jerusalem oak goosefoot, is an annual flowering plant with a strong scent. Other common names include sticky goosefoot and feathered geranium.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant has a strong smell, which might be unappealing to some animals.
Considerations for Children
- Historically, the leaves and seeds were used as a remedy by American Indians.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Dysphania botrys
- Synonym: Chenopodium botrys
- Family: Chenopodiaceae (Goosefoot family), now often included in Amaranthaceae.
- Kingdom: Plantae
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Europe and Asia.
- Now widespread in the western U.S.
- Found in various locations, including along the Rhine River in Germany and the Santa Ana River in Norco, California.
- Often infests croplands and non-croplands.
Morphological Characteristics
- Annual plant.
- Erect, branching growth habit.
- Densely glandular-villous (covered with sticky, gland-tipped hairs).
- Grows up to 0.6 meters (2 feet) tall, sometimes described as up to 24 inches.
- Flowers from July to October, with seeds ripening from August to October.
Ecological Role
- Considered an invasive plant in some regions.
- Can infest croplands and non-croplands.
Quirky Facts
- Also known as "stinking weed" due to its strong aroma.
- Historically used by American Indians as a remedy.
Additional Information
- Further information can be found on websites like Dave's Garden and the USDA PLANTS database (Symbol: DYBO).
- CalPhotos includes images of Chenopodium botrys by Neal Kramer.