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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

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  • The provided text mentions the plant's presence in Yavapai County.