Low Goosefoot
Oxybasis chenopodioides
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Algeria, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Corse, Czechia-Slovakia, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kriti, Morocco, Netherlands, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Sardegna, Spain, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Ukraine, United States, Uzbekistan
Stefan.lefnaer
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus:
- Oxybasis
- Species:
- Oxybasis chenopodioides
- USDA Symbol:
- CHCH
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- saline, sandy, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- often found in coastal and saline environments
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in moist, saline or alkaline soils. Light may enhance germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI