Chenopodium Species, Stinking Goosefoot
Chenopodium vulvaria
| Family: | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus: | Chenopodium (ken-oh-POH-dee-um) (Info) |
| Species: | vulvaria |
| Synonym: | Atriplex vulvaria |
| Synonym: | Chenopodium foetidum |
| Synonym: | Chenopodium olidum |
Category:
Annuals
Herbs
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Shiny/Glossy
Foliage Color:
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
Hardiness:
Not Applicable
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Neutral | On Mar 6, 2005, saya from Heerlen, "....The leaves and seeds of all members of this genus are more or less edible. However, many of the species in this genus contain saponins, though usually in quantities too small to do any harm...Leaves and flower buds - cooked and used like spinach. The raw leaves should only be eaten in small quantities, see the notes above on toxicity. Although edible, the smell of the leaves would discourage most people from using this plant..(nauseous odour of stale salt fish)...Gold/green dyes can be obtained from the whole plant.." from Plants For A Future Database Search. |
