Chenopodioideae facts for kids
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The Chenopodioideae is a large group of flowering plants. They belong to the Amaranthaceae family. This group was once considered its own family, called Chenopodiaceae.
Scientists are still studying these plants. They are working to figure out exactly which plants belong in this group. This means the list of plants in Chenopodioideae might change in the future.
About Chenopodioideae Plants
These plants are found all over the world. This is called a cosmopolitan distribution. There are about 1,400 different kinds, or species, of Chenopodioideae plants.
They are especially common in dry areas. You can find many of them in the arid regions. These areas stretch from northern Africa all the way to central Asia.
Images for kids
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Good King Henry (Blitum bonus-henricus), a type of Chenopodioideae plant.
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Chenopodium spinescens, another plant from this group.
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Grayia spinosa, a plant known as Hop Sage.
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Krascheninnikovia lanata, often called Winterfat.
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Dysphania carinata, a plant with interesting leaves.
See also
In Spanish: Chenopodioideae para niños
