Desert Goosefoot

Overview

Desert Goosefoot (Chenopodium pratericola) is an edible, annual herb native to the Southwestern United States, Mexico, and parts of Central America. This plant is highly drought tolerant and prefers dry, sandy soils. It grows in a mat-like form, with fan-like clusters of small, light green leaves. Its edible flowers feature slender spikes of white stamens, and silver-gray seeds feature along its stems. Desert Goosefoot is renowned for its special flavor and its ability to mix well in salads. Its leaves are best harvested and consumed before the plant blooms. A crucial food source for many of southwestern Native American tribes, Desert Goosefoot has been utilized as a significant part of southwestern culture for centuries.

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