Blitum californicum
California Goosefoot, Soap Plant
Also known as: Carocarpidium californicum (S.Watson) S.C.Sand. & G.L.Chu +1 more
- Carocarpidium californicum (S.Watson) S.C.Sand. & G.L.Chu
- Chenopodium californicum (S.Watson) S.Watson
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Originating in North America, Blitum californicum (commonly known as California goosefoot or Soap-Plant) is a shrub belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Mexico Northwest