Chenopodium capitatum

Species category

Herb or Spice, Weed

Common name

blite 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

Circular

Size

  • Length: 0.8–1 mm
  • Width: 0.8–1 mm
  • Thickness: 0.6–0.7 mm

Color

Black

Texture

GranularGranular:
Resembling or consisting of small grains or particles.

Other structures

White hilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
located on the seed margin.

Identification notes

Seed has a thick margin with a thin groove in the center.

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 capitatum (L.) Asch.

Synonyms

Blitum capitatum L.

 Chenopodium capitatum.  The white hilum is located on the seed margin.
Chenopodium capitatum. The white hilum is located on the seed margin.
 Chenopodium capitatum.  Seed pods.
Chenopodium capitatum. Seed pods.