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Quinoa

Chenopodium quinoa

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Europe (12 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).

🇱🇻 Latvia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)
Class
Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)
Order
Caryophyllales (ナデシコ目)
Family
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Chenopodium
Species
Chenopodium quinoa (Quinoa)

Names in Other Languages

French Chénopode
German Reismelde

Similar Species in Chenopodium

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Avian goosefoot
Chenopodium hircinum
Not Evaluated
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Grey Goosefoot
Chenopodium opulifolium
Not Evaluated
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magentaspreen
Chenopodium giganteum
Not Evaluated
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Narrow-Leaf Goosefoot
Chenopodium leptophyllum
Least Concern
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Probst's Goosefoot
Chenopodium probstii
Not Evaluated
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Nitre Goosefoot
Chenopodium nitrariaceum
Not Evaluated
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Ridged goosefoot
Chenopodium carnosulum
Not Evaluated
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Slimleaf Goosefoot
Chenopodium desiccatum
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Quinoa?
The scientific name of Quinoa is Chenopodium quinoa. It belongs to the genus Chenopodium.
Where does Quinoa live?
Quinoa is found in Widely distributed across Europe (12 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway, Slovenia.
What family does Quinoa belong to?
Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) belongs to the genus Chenopodium, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaranthaceae.
What kingdom does Quinoa belong to?
Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Quinoa?
The closest relatives of Quinoa in the genus Chenopodium include Avian goosefoot, Grey Goosefoot, magentaspreen, Narrow-Leaf Goosefoot, Probst's Goosefoot.

Native Range — 14 Countries

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Genus Chenopodium — 16 Species

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Avian goosefoot
Chenopodium hircinum
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Grey Goosefoot
Chenopodium opulifolium
NE 🐾
magentaspreen
Chenopodium giganteum
NE 🐾
Narrow-Leaf Goosefoot
Chenopodium leptophyllum
LC 🐾
Probst's Goosefoot
Chenopodium probstii
NE
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Quinoa
Chenopodium quinoa
NE
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Nitre Goosefoot
Chenopodium nitrariaceum
NE 🐾
Ridged goosefoot
Chenopodium carnosulum
NE 🐾
Slimleaf Goosefoot
Chenopodium desiccatum
NE 🐾
stinking goosefoot
Chenopodium vulvaria
CR 🐾
Swedish Goosefoot
Chenopodium suecicum
LC 🐾
Common Lamb'S-Quarters
Chenopodium album
LC 🐾
Fremont's goosefoot
Chenopodium fremontii
NE 🐾
Berlandier'S Goosefoot
Chenopodium berlandieri
NE 🐾
Fig-Leaf Goosefoot
Chenopodium ficifolium
LC 🐾
Desert Goosefoot
Chenopodium pratericola
NE
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