Goosefoots
Botanical name: Chenopodium
Goosefoots
Botanical name: Chenopodium
Description
The goosefoots (Chenopodium) are a large group of flowering plants, many of which are of great culinary value to humans. Several species of goosefoots have been eaten by people for thousands of years, the most famous example being Quinoa (C. quinoa). Many goosefoots seeds also provide food for birds and mammals, while their foliage is eaten by caterpillars and other insects.
Species of Goosefoots
Goosefoots 'Green Magic'
Goosefoots 'Green Magic' is an annual amaranth cultivar grown for its foliage, which has a pleasing texture and yellow-green color. This plant needs full sun but is very tolerant of many different soil types. It is hardy and will cope well with colder winters. It also has a pleasant, savory smell.
Stinking goosefoot
Stinking goosefoot (Chenopodium vulvaria), or notchweed, is a foul-smelling plant or weed. The plant is a member of the genus Chenopodium, the goosefoots.
Desert goosefoot
Chenopodium pratericola is a species of flowering plant in the goosefoot family known by the common name desert goosefoot. It is native to much of western and central North America, where it grows in many types of open habitat, such as sagebrush, often on alkaline soils.
Quinoa
Quinoa is an herbaceous plant cultivated for thousands of years for its edible seeds. This plant's starch-rich seeds have been utilized as cereals since earlier times. This plant also generates saponins, which can be used to make soaps, detergents, and cosmetics. Quinoa is also declared kosher for Passover in the Jewish community.
Tree spinach
Commonly found in Mexico, tree spinach is both found in thickets in its natural habitat and cultivated in home gardens. It grows well in shady understories and does not tolerate cold well.
Pinyon goosefoot
Pinyon goosefoot (Chenopodium atrovirens) is an annual weedy plant that can grow to 61 cm tall. It blooms from summer to fall with tiny green flowers. Fruit appears after flowering and contains numerous tiny black seeds. Its dark green leaves resemble a goose’s foot.
Striped goosefoot
The striped goosefoot is an annual herbaceous plant with a height of 20 to 99 cm (rarely up to 2 m). The upright stem has branches that are spread out at the bottom, almost horizontally projecting and rising. The upper-side branches grow stiffly upright.
Aridland goosefoot
Other names for aridland goosefoot (Chenopodium desiccatum) include narrowleaf goosefoot, small-leaved lamb’s-quarters, and desert goosefoot. It’s indigenous to western North America. You’ll find flourishing in drylands (hence the name aridland goosefoot) like prairies, dunes, and chaparrals.
Fig-leaved goosefoot
Fig-leaved goosefoot is an annual herbaceous plant with a stature height of 10 to 120 cm and without a noticeable smell. The upright stem is streaked green and ribbed, its surface is bare or dusty in the inflorescence. The weakly floured leaves are petiolate 3 to 45 mm long.
Pitseed goosefoot
It is found in every U. S. state except Hawaii. The fast-growing, upright plant can reach heights of more than 3 m. It can be differentiated from most of the other members of its large genus by its honeycomb-pitted seeds, and further separated by its serrated, more or less evenly lobed lower leaves.
Mexican tea
It is an annual plant of 10 to 80 cm. Often reddish erect or lying down, angular stems, usually starting at the base; It has thick, shiny, lanceolate or triangular, jagged leaves; glomeruli normally reddish, in clusters or panicles, with 5 stamens of the flower at the end of each glomerulus, 5 to 8 cm the other, very short styles.
Seaport Goosefoot
Seaport Goosefoot (Chenopodium opulifolium) is an herbaceous plant native to parts of Asia, Africa, and Europe. Some related species are edible, but seaport Goosefoot is best left alone. Recent research has revealed relatively toxic compounds in the plant.
Fremont's goosefoot
The fremont's goosefoot is a shrubby, flowering plant that occurs in a number of various habitats from deserts to shady forests. This annual herb can be used to extract gold/green dyes. It is considered a moderate allergen to many people. The species was given the name "Fremont's goosefoot" after the 19th-century western pioneer explorer John C. Fremont.
Alaweo
This species is a shrub that can reach 5 to 20 meters in height. The fleshy, lightly hairy leaf blades have three lobes. The inflorescence is a panicle of small flowers.
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters has many other names, including pigweed, goosefoot, and bacon weed. This plant seems to appear out of nowhere and is considered by many to be a pesky weed. However, the greens of this plant are edible, can be prepared similar to spinach, and are packed with nutrients.
Chenopodium candolleanum subsp. candolleanum
The chenopodium candolleanum subsp. candolleanum (Chenopodium candolleanum subsp. candolleanum) are a large group of flowering plants, many of which are of great culinary value to humans. Several species of chenopodium candolleanum subsp. candolleanum have been eaten by people for thousands of years, the most famous example being Quinoa (C. quinoa). Many chenopodium candolleanum subsp. candolleanum seeds also provide food for birds and mammals, while their foliage is eaten by caterpillars and other insects.
Chenopodium allanii
The chenopodium allanii (Chenopodium allanii) are a large group of flowering plants, many of which are of great culinary value to humans. Several species of chenopodium allanii have been eaten by people for thousands of years, the most famous example being Quinoa (C. quinoa). Many chenopodium allanii seeds also provide food for birds and mammals, while their foliage is eaten by caterpillars and other insects.
Mealy goosefoot
The mealy goosefoot (Chenopodium incanum) are a large group of flowering plants, many of which are of great culinary value to humans. Several species of mealy goosefoot have been eaten by people for thousands of years, the most famous example being Quinoa (C. quinoa). Many mealy goosefoot seeds also provide food for birds and mammals, while their foliage is eaten by caterpillars and other insects.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Dicotyledons Order
Pinks, cacti, and allies Family
Amaranth Genus
Goosefoots 
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