Branching goosefoot, Nitre Goosefoot
Chenopodium nitrariaceum

Family: Amaranthaceae

What it is like

A spreading shrub. It grows 2-3 m high and spreads 2-4 m wide. The branches are slender and rigid. The small branches are hairy or spiny. The leaves are 2.5 cm long and taper to the base. The flowers are in small dense spikes. They are yellow or brown. They are at the ends of branches.

There are about 100-150-250 Chenopodium species. They are mostly in temperate regions. Also put in the family Chenopodiaceae.

Where it is found

It grows in subtropical regions. It grows in dry areas and often on heavy clays.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Chenopodium lycioides Gand.; Rhagodia nitrariacea F. Muell.;