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Chenopodium subglabrum (S. Wats.) A. Nels.

Smooth goosefoot

Chenopodiaceae (Goosefoot Family)

USDA Symbol: CHSU2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

With populations concentrated in two close but separate areas, one covering northern Montana, southern Alberta, southwest Saskatchewan, and southwest North Dakota, the other concentrated in eastern Wyoming, southwest South Dakota, and northwest Nebraska, and scattered, disjunct populations elsewhere, Chenopodium subglabrum is almost always found in sandy soils, particularly along watercourses. It is listed as a species of special concern by SARA (Species at Risk Act) in Canada.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
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Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Red , Green , Brown

Distribution

USA: CO , ID , KS , MI , MT , ND , NE , NV , OR , SD , UT , WA , WY
Canada: AB , MB , SK
Native Habitat: Prairie/Meadow/Field
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Sand

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Chenopodium subglabrum in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Chenopodium subglabrum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Chenopodium subglabrum

Metadata

Record Modified: 2010-10-18
Research By: TWC Staff

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