Leaf type: Triangular, rhombic, runcinate, serrated
Phyllotaxis: Alternate
Leaf (upper side)
Habitus & biology
The nettle-leaved goosefoot is an annual plant. It grows to a height of between 10 and 100 centimetres and differs from the closely related mapleleaf goosefoot by its somewhat shiny and “curly” leaves.
Distribution & habitates
Europe, North Africa, West Asia and as an introduced species also in Australia, North America and other regions (distribution map).
The nettle-leaved goosefoot grows in sunny to semi-shady locations and can be found on roadsides, walls, steps, rubble heaps and in weedy areas.
Botany
Chenopodiastrum murale is a member of the amaranth family (Amaranthaceae). Its common names are nettle-leaved goosefoot and Australian-spinach, salt-green or sowbane.
