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aridland goosefoot
Scientific Name: Chenopodium desiccatum
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Aridland Goosefoot (Chenopodium desiccatum)
Chenopodium desiccatum, commonly known as aridland goosefoot or slimleaf goosefoot, is a plant belonging to the goosefoot family. Other common names include arid goosefoot, desert goosefoot, narrowleaf goosefoot, dry goosefoot and narrow leaved goosefoot.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chenopodium desiccatum A. Nelson
- Family: Amaranthaceae (formerly Chenopodiaceae)
- Genus: Chenopodium
- Species: desiccatum
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Chenopodium pratericola Rydb.
- Chenopodium leptophyllum var. oblongifolium S. Watson
- Chenopodium oblongifolium
- Subspecies: Chenopodium desiccatum var. desiccatum
Morphology and Growth Habits
- Chenopodium desiccatum is described as a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- It is an annual plant.
Additional Information
- Dave's Garden is noted as a resource for gardening tips and ideas.
- The provided text mentions the plant's presence in Yavapai County.