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  8. Mealy Goosefoot

species 583 observations

Mealy Goosefoot

Chenopodium incanum

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

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34 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it White-lined Sphinx, Common Sootywing, Nais Tiger Moth, Western Pygmy-Blue 21
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mourning Dove, Redpoll, Black Bean Aphid, Wild Turkey 13

Children

  • Hoary Goosefoot
  • Silvery Goosefoot

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Full sun
Moisture
Moist
Water use
Medium
Plant type
Annual Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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