Chenopodium giganteum
species of plant
Chenopodium giganteum, also known as tree spinach, is an annual, upright many-branched forb with a stem diameter of up to 5 cm at the base, that can grow to a height of up to 3 m.
Description
The younger leaves of Chenopodium giganteum are hairy with a magenta colour and the older become green. The rhombic to ovate formed lamina can have a surface of up to 20 x 16 cm. The inflorescence consists of terminal panicles with hermaphrodite flowers, which are wind pollinated. The flowers contain 5 perianth leaves and 5 stamens. The flowering period begins in August. The seeds have a diameter of 1.5 mm. The number of chromosomes is n=54.
Habitat and distribution
Chenopodium giganteum belongs to the same genus as quinoa or Chenopodium album. Many species of this genus have a long history of domestications as grain, vegetable or forage crops.
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