Chenopodium glaucum
Oak-leaved Goosefoot · Oakleaf Goosefoot · Glaucous goosefoot · Oak-leaf goosefoot
Description
Source: leafsnapOxybasis glauca (syn. Chenopodium glaucum), common name oak-leaved goosefoot, is a species of goosefoot plant native to Europe. It has been introduced and become an invasive weed in North America. This invader of European origin also appears in trampled communities in North Korea.
🌳 Oak-leaved Goosefoot may not be commonly viewed as a culinary staple, but its ability to supplement diets is notable. It has been eaten as a leafy vegetable and is recognized for a high nutrient content, supplying a substantial amount of minerals and vitamins. Its grain-like seeds classify it as a pseudo-cereal, similar to quinoa. Oak-leaved Goosefoot’s potential as a food source in marginal environments deserves further study for food security.
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun
Oak-leaved Goosefoot comes from bright, open habitats and grows best in full sun. It can tolerate partial sun but favors direct sunlight for optimal growth. This plant, which may be annual or biennial, is known for its sun-loving nature.
🌡️ Temperature 0–32.2°C
Oak-leaved Goosefoot can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, but its distribution may still be restricted by various combinations of moisture and heat. It does best in warm summer conditions with sufficient rainfall or irrigation. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather or prolonged high temperatures increase the plant's risk of dying. In winter, adequate protection from cold can boost its survival chances.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer
Oak-leaved Goosefoot responds well to regular, dilute fertilizer applications to encourage healthy leaf development. Fertilize it about once a month during the summer. Nitrogen is important for foliage, and providing nitrogen-rich sources helps Oak-leaved Goosefoot thrive.
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Annual
- Genus
- Chenopodium
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 5-9
- Mature Height
- 15 cm to 61 cm
- Mature Spread
- 15 cm to 30 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green, Blue
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- Yellow, Green
- Flower Size
- 0.10 cm to 0.20 cm
- Bloom Time
- Early summer, Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer