Chenopodium capitatum
(Strawberry Blite)
Chenopodium capitatum, Frisco Peninsula, Summit Co. 7782/7288
Chenopodium capitatum, Frisco Peninsula, Summit Co. 7699/7708
Chenopodium capitatum, Frisco Peninsula, Summit Co. 7766
Chenopodium capitatum, Frisco Peninsula, Summit Co. 7730
Chenopodium capitatum, Frisco Peninsula, Summit Co. 7757
Leaves, Chenopodium capitatum, Frisco Peninsula, Summit Co. 7688
| Scientific Name | Chenopodium capitatum | USDA PLANTS Symbol | CHCA4 |
| Common Name | Strawberry Blite, Blite Goosefoot | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 20599 |
| Family | Amaranthaceae (Amaranth) formerly Chenopodiaceae | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Montane and subalpine (6000 to 11000 ft.); gravelly soils in disturbed areas, along roads, trails, and in forest clearings. Plant: Annual with erect to sprawling, smooth stems, about 16 inches tall. Leaves: Alternate, lanceolate, ovate, triangular or triangular-hastate and smooth, 1 to 4 inches long; edges are sharply dentate or smooth. Inflorescence: Tiny blossoms in tight, spherical clusters in a raceme 2 to 8 inches long; very small with 3 nearly distinct sepals and no petals; greenish, becoming red and fleshy later in season. Bloom Period: June to September. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel and SEINet. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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