Cutleaf goosefoot facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cutleaf goosefoot |
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Dysphania (plant)
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multifida
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Dysphania multifida is a type of flowering plant. It belongs to the Amaranthaceae family. People often call it cutleaf goosefoot or scented goosefoot.
What is Cutleaf Goosefoot?
This plant is an annual herb. This means it lives for only one growing season. It can grow up to about 60 centimeters (2 feet) long. Its stems can branch out. They might grow straight up or spread flat along the ground.
Where Does It Grow?
Dysphania multifida is originally from South America. But it has spread to many other continents. It is known as an introduced species in these new places. This plant can grow easily in many different environments. It especially likes disturbed areas, like the sides of roads.
What Does It Look Like?
The leaves of this plant are oblong, which means they are longer than they are wide. They are also glandular, meaning they have tiny glands that might make them feel sticky or have a scent. Each leaf is about 2 centimeters (less than an inch) long. They have several lobes, or rounded sections, along their sides.
The plant's flowers grow in special groups called inflorescences. These flower clusters are found where the leaves meet the stem. They are shaped like small balls, about half a centimeter across. At the ends of the stems, you can find larger groups of these clusters. Each cluster is packed with tiny flowers. These flowers then grow to hold the plant's developing fruit.
