Narrow leafed goosefoot
Chenopodium leptophyllum

Family: Amaranthaceae

What it is like

A herb.

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 is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Canada, Mexico, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The leaves are used as a potherb or salad green. The seeds are ground into a meal.

Edible parts

Leaves, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Botrys leptophylla (Nutt. ex Moq.) Nieuwl.; Chenopodium album var. leptophyllum Nutt. ex Moq.; Chenopodium inamoenum Standl.; Chenopodium leptophyllum (Moq.) Nutt. ex S. Watson;