Fremont's Goosefoot

Overview

Fremont's Goosefoot (Chenopodium fremontii) is an annual plant native to the western United States, from California to Nevada and Utah. It has a stout, upright form, with clusters of small, greenish-yellow flowers that give a subtle grace to its presence. Its oval to circular leaves often have a pink or purple tinge, and each has three prominent lobes. Fremont’s Goosefoot prefers disturbed areas like meadows, open fields, and roadsides, where its tolerance for drought and varied soil types make it an asset in restoring soil fertility. It is a valuable food source for wildlife and the seeds make excellent flour for humans.

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