Chenopodium fremontii

Species category

Weed

Common name

Fremont's 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: 1.4–1.5 mm
  • Width: 1.3–1.5 mm
  • Thickness: 0.4–0.5 mm

Color

Black

Texture

Smooth

Other structures

Seeds are usually covered with a net-like fruitFruit:
A mature ovary and any associated parts.
coat.

Identification notes

Seeds are enclosed either by the fruitFruit:
A mature ovary and any associated parts.
coat (pericarpPericarp:
Fruit wall; derived from the ovary wall.
) only or by a dried, five‑lobed perianth that persists as a covering around the fruitFruit:
A mature ovary and any associated parts.
.

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 fremontii S. Watson

 Chenopodium fremontii.  Seeds are closely covered with a seed coat or a pointed pericarp. 
Chenopodium fremontii. Seeds are closely covered with a seed coat or a pointed pericarp.