Chenopodium Murale (Noun)
Meaning
European annual with coarsely dentate leaves; widespread in United States and southern Canada.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Chenopodium murale is often considered a weed in fields and gardens because of its rapid seed production and adaptability to varied environments.
- In North America, Chenopodium murale grows as a common annual in areas with disturbed soil.
- The shoots of Chenopodium murale can be eaten raw or steamed, and its leaves can be added to salads or boiled like spinach.
- Chenopodium murale flowers in late summer, with small green clusters that turn brown as the seeds mature.
- By examining the coarsely dentate leaves of Chenopodium murale, botanists can differentiate this species from other closely related plants.