Oxybasis macrosperma
Large Seed Goosefoot, Largeseed Goosefoot
Also known as: Blitum rubrum var. vulgaris Moq.
- Blitum rubrum var. vulgaris Moq.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Originating in the Antarctic botanical region and South America, Oxybasis macrosperma (commonly known as Large-Seed Goosefoot) is an annual belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ANTARCTIC, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America, Subantarctic Islands, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Bolivia, Chile Central, Chile North, Chile South, Falkland Is., Paraguay, Uruguay
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
British Columbia, California, Germany, Maryland, Mexico Northwest, North Carolina, Washington, Western Australia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms