{"id":1057,"date":"2026-01-07T22:42:22","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T22:42:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/plants\/?p=1057"},"modified":"2026-01-07T22:43:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T22:43:51","slug":"chenopodium-goosefoots-an-edible-genus-worth-rediscovering","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/plants\/chenopodium-goosefoots-an-edible-genus-worth-rediscovering\/","title":{"rendered":"Chenopodium (Goosefoots): An Edible Genus Worth Rediscovering"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The genus Chenopodium, commonly known as goosefoots, includes a wide range of plants that have fed people for thousands of years. While many species are now dismissed as weeds, others remain important food plants\u2014used for leafy greens, grain-like seeds, and traditional dishes worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.234), 17px);\">Interest in Chenopodium is growing again among students, growers, and researchers exploring <strong>ethnobotany, food security, resilient crops, and sustainable agriculture<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plants For A Future (PFAF)<\/strong> is currently working on a new project:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/plants\/pfaf-announces-major-southwest-expansion-946-new-and-updated-plants-coming-to-the-database\/\">PFAF Announces Major Southwest Expansion: 946 New and Updated Plants Coming to the Database<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of this work, <strong>three new Chenopodium species<\/strong> have been added<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">, and&nbsp;<strong>12 existing species have been&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><strong>extensively updated<\/strong>, with clearer information on edibility, preparation, and safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#amaranthaceae-family\">The Amaranthaceae family<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#chenopodium-characteristics\">General characteristics of the Chenopodium genus<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#edibility-safety\">Edibility and safety considerations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#top-10-chenopodium\">Top 10 edible Chenopodium species<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#other-uses\">Other uses of Chenopodium species<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#glossary\">Glossary<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#key-takeaways\">Key takeaways<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"amaranthaceae-family\"><strong>The Amaranthaceae family<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chenopodium belongs to the <strong>Amaranthaceae<\/strong> family, one of the most food-rich plant families worldwide. This family includes quinoa, spinach, beetroot, chard, and grain amaranths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common traits of the family include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High nutritional value<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rapid growth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tolerance of poor soils, drought, and salinity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These traits explain why Chenopodium species appear repeatedly in traditional food systems across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"chenopodium-characteristics\"><strong>General characteristics of the Chenopodium genus&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chenopodium is a diverse and adaptable genus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Growth habit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mostly annual herbs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A smaller number of perennial species<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Size<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From compact plants under 50 cm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To tall, leafy species exceeding 2 m<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Habitat<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gardens, agricultural land, roadsides, riverbanks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Especially common in disturbed or marginal soils<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Growing conditions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full sun to light shade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Broad soil tolerance (including alkaline and poor soils)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moderate water needs, with some drought tolerance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These traits make Chenopodium highly relevant to <strong>low-input and climate-resilient agriculture<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"edibility-safety\"><strong>Edibility and safety considerations&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many Chenopodium species are edible, but <strong>proper preparation is essential<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common plant compounds include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Saponins<\/strong> \u2013 bitter compounds, mainly in seeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oxalates<\/strong> \u2013 present mostly in leaves, especially older growth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>General guidance reflected in PFAF entries:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rinse or soak seeds thoroughly before use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cook leaves, particularly mature ones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consume in moderation, especially if sensitive to oxalates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This makes Chenopodium a useful case study in the balance between nutrition and plant chemistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1076\" alt=\"Chenopodium quinoa\" src=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/plants\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Chenopodium-quinoa-1024x576.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/plants\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Chenopodium-quinoa-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pfaf.org\/plants\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Chenopodium-quinoa-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pfaf.org\/plants\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Chenopodium-quinoa-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pfaf.org\/plants\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Chenopodium-quinoa.jpg 1120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-palette-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-ab69224072c69ed43efc96d8e9d63928\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"top-10-chenopodium\">Top 10 edible Chenopodium species in the PFAF database<\/h2>\n\n<h3>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+quinoa\">Chenopodium quinoa<\/a>\n  \u2014 <em>Quinoa<\/em>\n<\/h3>\n<ul>\n  <li>Seeds used worldwide as a nutritious grain substitute (rinse\/soak to remove bitterness).<\/li>\n  <li>Young leaves can also be used as cooked greens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/plant.aspx?latinname=Chenopodium+bonus-henricus\">Chenopodium bonus-henricus<\/a>\n  \u2014 <em>Good King Henry<\/em>\n<\/h3>\n<ul>\n  <li>A traditional European perennial vegetable.<\/li>\n  <li>Leaves cooked like spinach; young shoots can be prepared like asparagus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+fremontii\">Chenopodium fremontii<\/a>\n  \u2014 <em>Fremont\u2019s Goosefoot<\/em>\n<\/h3>\n<ul>\n  <li>Valued mainly for its seeds; leaves are usually considered bitter.<\/li>\n  <li>Historically important as a traditional food plant in parts of North America.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+nuttalliae\">Chenopodium nuttalliae<\/a>\n  \u2014 <em>Huauzontle<\/em>\n<\/h3>\n<ul>\n  <li>Used as a leafy vegetable and for tender flowering shoots in traditional cuisine.<\/li>\n  <li>Seeds can also be used after appropriate washing\/processing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+album\">Chenopodium album<\/a>\n  \u2014 <em>Fat Hen \/ Lambsquarters<\/em>\n<\/h3>\n<ul>\n  <li>One of the most widely used edible \u201cwild greens\u201d (best cooked, especially when mature).<\/li>\n  <li>Seeds can be used like a small grain after processing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+capitatum\">Chenopodium capitatum<\/a>\n  \u2014 <em>Strawberry Blite<\/em>\n<\/h3>\n<ul>\n  <li>Leaves are the main edible part; red seed clusters are edible but mild.<\/li>\n  <li>Often noted for its distinctive appearance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+foliosum\">Chenopodium foliosum<\/a>\n  \u2014 <em>Leafy Goosefoot<\/em>\n<\/h3>\n<ul>\n  <li>Leaves are used as cooked greens; fruits\/seeds are also recorded as edible.<\/li>\n  <li>Sometimes grown for both food and ornamental value.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/USER\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+giganteum\">Chenopodium giganteum<\/a>\n  \u2014 <em>Tree Spinach<\/em>\n<\/h3>\n<ul>\n  <li>Tall, high-yield leafy plant; leaves are typically used cooked.<\/li>\n  <li>Seeds are also edible but small and require processing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+incanum\">Chenopodium incanum<\/a>\n  \u2014 <em>Mealy Goosefoot<\/em>\n<\/h3>\n<ul>\n  <li>Leaves used as cooked greens.<\/li>\n  <li>Seeds recorded as a useful wild grain after processing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+leptophyllum\">Chenopodium leptophyllum<\/a>\n  \u2014 <em>Slimleaf Goosefoot<\/em>\n<\/h3>\n<ul>\n  <li>Seeds recorded as nutritious and grain-like after processing.<\/li>\n  <li>Leaves can be used cooked; often noted for toughness in drier conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"other-uses\"><strong>Other uses of Chenopodium species&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond food, PFAF records also document:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Traditional medicinal uses (with caution)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natural dyes and pigments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hardy plants suitable for soil restoration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are all Chenopodium species edible?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No. Many are edible, but not all. Accurate identification and reliable sources are essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can Chenopodium leaves be eaten raw?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Young leaves can be eaten raw in small amounts, but cooking is generally recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why do the seeds need rinsing?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To remove saponins, which taste bitter and can irritate the digestive system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why are these plants often called weeds?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because they grow easily in disturbed soils\u2014not because they lack value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"glossary\"><strong>Glossary&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Amaranthaceae<\/strong> \u2013 A plant family including quinoa, spinach, beet, and amaranth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Annual<\/strong> \u2013 A plant that completes its life cycle in one year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Perennial<\/strong> \u2013 A plant that lives for more than two years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Saponins<\/strong> \u2013 Bitter compounds that must be removed from some seeds<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Oxalates<\/strong> \u2013 Naturally occurring acids found in many leafy plants<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-takeaways\"><strong>Key takeaways&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chenopodium is a <strong>globally significant edible genus<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many species provide <strong>nutritious leaves and grain-like seeds<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Preparation matters<\/strong> for safe and enjoyable use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The genus is highly relevant to <strong>resilient food systems<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PFAF\u2019s recent expansion makes reliable information more accessible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Are all Chenopodium species edible?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"No. Many Chenopodium species are edible, but not all. Accurate identification and the use of reliable references are essential.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Can Chenopodium leaves be eaten raw?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Young leaves are sometimes eaten raw in small amounts, but cooking is generally recommended, especially for mature leaves.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Why do Chenopodium seeds need rinsing or soaking?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Some Chenopodium seeds contain bitter compounds such as saponins. Rinsing or soaking helps remove bitterness and improves palatability.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Why are Chenopodium plants often called weeds?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"They commonly appear in disturbed soils such as gardens, farms, and roadsides. The label 'weed' reflects land-use priorities, not the plant\u2019s usefulness.\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"dataframe wp-block-table is-style-regular\">\n<caption>Chenopodium species list (linked to PFAF plant pages)<\/caption>\n  <thead>\n    <tr style=\"text-align: right;\">\n      <th>Latin Name<\/th>\n      <th>Common Name<\/th>\n      <th>Habit<\/th>\n      <th>Height<\/th>\n      <th>Hardiness<\/th>\n      <th>Edible<\/th>\n      <th>Medicinal<\/th>\n      <th>Other<\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n  <tbody>\n    <tr>\n      <td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+ambrosioides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chenopodium ambrosioides<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n      <td>Mexican Tea. Epazote.<\/td>\n      <td>Annual\/Perennial<\/td>\n      <td>1.0<\/td>\n      <td>6-11<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n      <td>3.0<\/td>\n      <td>3.0<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+incanum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chenopodium incanum<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n      <td>Mealy Goosefoot<\/td>\n      <td>Annual<\/td>\n      <td>0.5<\/td>\n      <td>4-9<\/td>\n      <td>3.0<\/td>\n      <td>0.0<\/td>\n      <td>3.0<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+leptophyllum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chenopodium leptophyllum<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n      <td>Slimleaf goosefoot<\/td>\n      <td>Annual<\/td>\n      <td>0.6<\/td>\n      <td>4-9<\/td>\n      <td>3.0<\/td>\n      <td>0.0<\/td>\n      <td>3.0<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+album\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chenopodium album<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n      <td>Fat Hen, Lambsquarters<\/td>\n      <td>Annual<\/td>\n      <td>0.9<\/td>\n      <td>3-10<\/td>\n      <td>3.0<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+ambrosioides+anthelminticum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chenopodium ambrosioides anthelminticum<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n      <td>Wormseed<\/td>\n      <td>Annual\/Perennial<\/td>\n      <td>1.0<\/td>\n      <td>7-10<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n      <td>3.0<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+berlandieri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chenopodium berlandieri<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n      <td>Pitseed goosefoot<\/td>\n      <td>Annual<\/td>\n      <td>1.2<\/td>\n      <td>4-10<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n      <td>0.0<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+botrys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chenopodium botrys<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n      <td>Jerusalem oak leaf goosefoot<\/td>\n      <td>Annual<\/td>\n      <td>0.6<\/td>\n      <td>5-10<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+californicum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chenopodium californicum<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n      <td>California Goosefoot<\/td>\n      <td>Annual<\/td>\n      <td>0.6<\/td>\n      <td>&#8211;<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n      <td>1.0<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+fremontii\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chenopodium fremontii<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n      <td>Fremont&#x27;s goosefoot<\/td>\n      <td>Annual<\/td>\n      <td>0.6<\/td>\n      <td>4-9<\/td>\n      <td>4.0<\/td>\n      <td>0.0<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+giganteum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chenopodium giganteum<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n      <td>Tree Spinach<\/td>\n      <td>Annual<\/td>\n      <td>2.4<\/td>\n      <td>4-8<\/td>\n      <td>3.0<\/td>\n      <td>0.0<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+graveolens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chenopodium graveolens<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n      <td>Foetid Goosefoot<\/td>\n      <td>Annual<\/td>\n      <td>0.4<\/td>\n      <td>4-9<\/td>\n      <td>1.0<\/td>\n      <td>1.0<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+pratericola\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chenopodium pratericola<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n      <td>Desert Goosefoot<\/td>\n      <td>Annual<\/td>\n      <td>0.7<\/td>\n      <td>4-9<\/td>\n      <td>3.0<\/td>\n      <td>0.0<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+quinoa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chenopodium quinoa<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n      <td>Quinoa, Goosefoot, Pigweed, Inca Wheat<\/td>\n      <td>Annual<\/td>\n      <td>1.5<\/td>\n      <td>10-12<\/td>\n      <td>5.0<\/td>\n      <td>0.0<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+rubrum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chenopodium rubrum<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n      <td>Red Goosefoot<\/td>\n      <td>Annual<\/td>\n      <td>0.6<\/td>\n      <td>3-9<\/td>\n      <td>3.0<\/td>\n      <td>0.0<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+spp.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chenopodium spp.<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n      <td>Perennial quinoa<\/td>\n      <td>Perennial<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n      <td>4-10<\/td>\n      <td>5.0<\/td>\n      <td>3.0<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+acuminatum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chenopodium acuminatum<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n      <td><\/td>\n      <td>Annual<\/td>\n      <td>0.6<\/td>\n      <td>&#8211;<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n      <td>0.0<\/td>\n      <td>1.0<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+auricomum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chenopodium auricomum<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n      <td>Queensland Bluebush<\/td>\n      <td>Annual<\/td>\n      <td>1.8<\/td>\n      <td>&#8211;<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n      <td>0.0<\/td>\n      <td>1.0<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+bonus-henricus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chenopodium bonus-henricus<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n      <td>Good King Henry<\/td>\n      <td>Perennial<\/td>\n      <td>0.3<\/td>\n      <td>4-8<\/td>\n      <td>4.0<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n      <td>1.0<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+bushianum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chenopodium bushianum<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n      <td>Bush&#x27;s goosefoot<\/td>\n      <td>Annual<\/td>\n      <td>0.6<\/td>\n      <td>0-0<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n      <td>0.0<\/td>\n      <td>1.0<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+canihua\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chenopodium canihua<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n      <td><\/td>\n      <td>Annual<\/td>\n      <td>0.0<\/td>\n      <td>&#8211;<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n      <td>0.0<\/td>\n      <td>1.0<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+capitatum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chenopodium capitatum<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n      <td>Strawberry Blite, Blite goosefoot<\/td>\n      <td>Annual<\/td>\n      <td>0.6<\/td>\n      <td>3-9<\/td>\n      <td>3.0<\/td>\n      <td>1.0<\/td>\n      <td>1.0<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+cristatum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chenopodium cristatum<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n      <td>Crested Goosefoot<\/td>\n      <td>Annual<\/td>\n      <td>0.6<\/td>\n      <td>&#8211;<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n      <td>1.0<\/td>\n      <td>1.0<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+ficifolium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chenopodium ficifolium<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n      <td>Fig-Leaved Goosefoot<\/td>\n      <td>Annual<\/td>\n      <td>0.9<\/td>\n      <td>4-8<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n      <td>0.0<\/td>\n      <td>1.0<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+foliosum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chenopodium foliosum<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n      <td>Leafy goosefoot<\/td>\n      <td>Annual<\/td>\n      <td>0.6<\/td>\n      <td>4-8<\/td>\n      <td>3.0<\/td>\n      <td>0.0<\/td>\n      <td>1.0<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+glaucum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chenopodium glaucum<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n      <td>Oak-Leaved Goosefoot<\/td>\n      <td>Annual<\/td>\n      <td>0.3<\/td>\n      <td>&#8211;<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n      <td>0.0<\/td>\n      <td>1.0<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+hybridum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chenopodium hybridum<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n      <td><\/td>\n      <td>Annual<\/td>\n      <td>1.5<\/td>\n      <td>&#8211;<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n      <td>1.0<\/td>\n      <td>1.0<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+murale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chenopodium murale<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n      <td>Nettleleaf Goosefoot<\/td>\n      <td>Annual<\/td>\n      <td>0.6<\/td>\n      <td>0-0<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n      <td>0.0<\/td>\n      <td>1.0<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+nuttalliae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chenopodium nuttalliae<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n      <td>Huauzontle, Nuttall&#x27;s goosefoot<\/td>\n      <td>Annual<\/td>\n      <td>0.6<\/td>\n      <td>0-0<\/td>\n      <td>4.0<\/td>\n      <td>0.0<\/td>\n      <td>1.0<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+opulifolium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chenopodium opulifolium<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n      <td>Seaport goosefoot<\/td>\n      <td>Annual<\/td>\n      <td>0.8<\/td>\n      <td>0-0<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n      <td>0.0<\/td>\n      <td>1.0<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+overi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chenopodium overi<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n      <td>Over&#x27;s goosefoot<\/td>\n      <td>Annual<\/td>\n      <td>0.8<\/td>\n      <td>0-0<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n      <td>0.0<\/td>\n      <td>1.0<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+pallidicaule\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chenopodium pallidicaule<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n      <td>Ca\u00f1ihua<\/td>\n      <td>Annual<\/td>\n      <td>0.6<\/td>\n      <td>&#8211;<\/td>\n      <td>3.0<\/td>\n      <td>0.0<\/td>\n      <td>1.0<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+polyspermum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chenopodium polyspermum<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n      <td>All-Seed, Manyseed goosefoot<\/td>\n      <td>Annual<\/td>\n      <td>0.9<\/td>\n      <td>0-0<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n      <td>0.0<\/td>\n      <td>1.0<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+schraderianum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chenopodium schraderianum<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n      <td><\/td>\n      <td>Annual<\/td>\n      <td>1.2<\/td>\n      <td>&#8211;<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n      <td>1.0<\/td>\n      <td>1.0<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+simplex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chenopodium simplex<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n      <td>Mapleleaf goosefoot<\/td>\n      <td>Annual<\/td>\n      <td>1.2<\/td>\n      <td>0-0<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n      <td>0.0<\/td>\n      <td>1.0<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+stenophyllum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chenopodium stenophyllum<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n      <td><\/td>\n      <td>Annual<\/td>\n      <td>0.0<\/td>\n      <td>&#8211;<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n      <td>0.0<\/td>\n      <td>1.0<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+suecicum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chenopodium suecicum<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n      <td><\/td>\n      <td>Annual<\/td>\n      <td>0.0<\/td>\n      <td>&#8211;<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n      <td>0.0<\/td>\n      <td>1.0<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+urbicum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chenopodium urbicum<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n      <td>City goosefoot<\/td>\n      <td>Annual<\/td>\n      <td>0.6<\/td>\n      <td>0-0<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n      <td>0.0<\/td>\n      <td>1.0<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+virgatum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chenopodium virgatum<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n      <td><\/td>\n      <td>Annual<\/td>\n      <td>0.6<\/td>\n      <td>&#8211;<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n      <td>0.0<\/td>\n      <td>1.0<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+viride\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chenopodium viride<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n      <td>White Goosefoot, Pigweed<\/td>\n      <td>Annual<\/td>\n      <td>0.9<\/td>\n      <td>0-0<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n      <td>0.0<\/td>\n      <td>1.0<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Chenopodium+vulvaria\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Chenopodium vulvaria<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n      <td>Stinking Goosefoot. Arrach &#8211; Wormseed<\/td>\n      <td>Annual<\/td>\n      <td>0.3<\/td>\n      <td>4-8<\/td>\n      <td>2.0<\/td>\n      <td>1.0<\/td>\n      <td>1.0<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The genus Chenopodium, commonly known as goosefoots, includes a wide range of plants that have fed people for thousands of years. While many species are now dismissed as weeds, others remain important food plants\u2014used for leafy greens, grain-like seeds, and traditional dishes worldwide. Interest in Chenopodium is growing again among students, growers, and researchers exploring [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1074,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[21,5,7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1057","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-edible-weeds","category-plants","category-projects"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/plants\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1057","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/plants\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/plants\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/plants\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/plants\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1057"}],"version-history":[{"count":21,"href":"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/plants\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1057\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1081,"href":"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/plants\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1057\/revisions\/1081"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/plants\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1074"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/plants\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1057"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/plants\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1057"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/plants\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1057"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}