Desert goosefoot facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Desert goosefoot |
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| Scientific classification | |
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Chenopodium
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pratericola
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Chenopodium albescens |
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Chenopodium pratericola is a type of flowering plant. It is often called desert goosefoot. This plant belongs to the goosefoot family.
About Desert Goosefoot
The desert goosefoot is a plant that lives for only one year. This means it grows, flowers, and makes seeds all in one season. It can grow quite tall, reaching about 65 to 80 centimeters (25 to 31 inches). Sometimes, its stems will branch out.
Where Does It Grow?
This plant naturally grows in western and central North America. You can find it in many open areas. It often grows where there are sagebrush plants. It also likes salty soils. These are soils that have a lot of salt or other minerals.
What Does It Look Like?
The desert goosefoot often feels powdery. This is especially true on its leaves and flowers. Its leaves can be oval or shaped like a spearhead. Some leaves also have rounded sections, like small lobes.
The flowers of the desert goosefoot are very tiny. They grow in small, dense groups. These flower clusters can be found where the leaves meet the stem. They also grow in larger groups at the end of the stem.
