Chenopodium leptophyllum

Species category

Weed

Common name

narrowleaf goosefoot

Diagnostic characters

Planting unit

True seedTrue seed:
A mature fertilized ovule consisting of an embryo, with or without and external food reserve (e.g., endosperm) enclosed by the testa.

Shape

LenticularLenticular:
Lens-shaped, circular in outline with convex sides.

Size

  • Length: 1–1.1 mm
  • Width: 1–1.1 mm
  • Thickness: 0.3–0.4 mm

Color

Black

Texture

Rough

Other structures

Seed coatSeed coat:
The protective covering of a seed usually composed of the inner and outer integuments. Also called the testa.
is rough and granularGranular:
Resembling or consisting of small grains or particles.
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Identification notes

Seed has a distinct margin between the radicleRadicle:
The rudimentary root of the embryo, developing into the primary root after emergence from the seed coat.
and cotyledonCotyledon:
The modified storage leaf or pair of leaves of an embryo and seedling (see primary leaf).
lobe endings.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

More information

For more information, see ISMA fact sheet, Chenopodium spp.

Nomenclature

Family

Chenopodiaceae

Valid name

Chenopodium leptophyllum (Moq.) Nutt. ex S. Watson

Synonyms

Chenopodium album L. var. leptophyllum Moq.

 Chenopodium leptophyllum.  Seeds with a distinct margin between the radicle and cotyledon lobe endings. Pericarp presents.
Chenopodium leptophyllum. Seeds with a distinct margin between the radicle and cotyledon lobe endings. Pericarp presents.
 Chenopodium leptophyllum.  Black seeds and pericarps.
Chenopodium leptophyllum. Black seeds and pericarps.