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Desert Goosefoot

Chenopodium pratericola

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Saudi Arabia), Europe (13 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇯🇵 Japan 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States

Names in Other Languages

French chénopode des prés
German Schmalblättriger Gänsefuß

Similar Species in Chenopodium

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Avian goosefoot
Chenopodium hircinum
Not Evaluated
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Berlandier'S Goosefoot
Chenopodium berlandieri
Not Evaluated
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Common Lamb'S-Quarters
Chenopodium album
Least Concern
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Fig-Leaf Goosefoot
Chenopodium ficifolium
Least Concern
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Fremont's goosefoot
Chenopodium fremontii
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
View all species in Chenopodium →

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Plants
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Caryophyllales
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Amaranthaceae
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Chenopodium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Desert Goosefoot?
The scientific name of Desert Goosefoot is Chenopodium pratericola. It belongs to the genus Chenopodium.
Where does Desert Goosefoot live?
Desert Goosefoot is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Saudi Arabia), Europe (13 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Japan, Latvia, Norway.
What family does Desert Goosefoot belong to?
Desert Goosefoot (Chenopodium pratericola) belongs to the genus Chenopodium, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaranthaceae.
What kingdom does Desert Goosefoot belong to?
Desert Goosefoot (Chenopodium pratericola) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Desert Goosefoot?
The closest relatives of Desert Goosefoot in the genus Chenopodium include Avian goosefoot, Berlandier'S Goosefoot, Common Lamb'S-Quarters, Fig-Leaf Goosefoot, Fremont's goosefoot.

Native Range — 17 Countries

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Genus Chenopodium — 16 Species

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