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ridged goosefoot
Scientific Name: Chenopodium carnosulum
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Ridged Goosefoot (Chenopodium carnosulum)
Chenopodium carnosulum, commonly known as Ridged Goosefoot, is an annual forb/herb. This page provides information about its taxonomy, distribution, and other interesting facts.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chenopodium carnosulum Moq.
- Common Name: Ridged Goosefoot
- Family: Chenopodiaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms: Dysphania pumilio (R. Brown) Mosyakin & Clemants, Chenopodium carinatum, C. pumilio
- Subordinate Taxa:
- Chenopodium carnosulum var. carnosulum Moq.
- Chenopodium carnosulum var. patagonicum (Phil.) Wahl.
Distribution and Habitat
While specific habitat details are not fully elaborated in the provided text, it is noted that Chenopodium carnosulum is a non-native species (waif) in some regions and native in others. Some varieties are found in Patagonian regions.
Morphological Characteristics
- Annual herb.
- Short to tall erect to spreading plant with squarish ridged stems.
- Leaves sometimes reddish, untoothed but occasionally with an angle on one or both sides.
- Ridged, dull black seeds.
Ecological Role
The text suggests that Chenopodium carnosulum can be considered a waif (non-native) in certain areas, potentially indicating an invasive tendency. Further research would be needed to fully understand its impact on local ecosystems.
Quirky Facts
- Chenopodium carnosulum is a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- The plant's seeds are described as "ridged, dull black."
Further Information
For more in-depth information, you can consult resources like:
- Discover Life
- Dave's Garden
- dict.cc German-English Dictionary