3-23 Chenopodiaceae, goosefoot family

Marian C. Munro; Ruth E. Newell; Nicholas M. Hill

Authors

Marian C. Munro Nova Scotia Museum, Halifax, NS
Ruth E. Newell E. C. Smith Herbarium, Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Nicholas M. Hill Fernhill Institute, Kentville, Nova Scotia; Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia and Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Keywords:

Magnoliophyte, goosefoot family, dicots, Salicornia, Salsola, Atriplex, Chenopodium, Suaeda, orach, red scales, lambs quarters, Jerusalem oak, coast blight glasswort, samphire, saltwort, Russian thistle, sea-blite, seepweed.

Abstract

The goosefoot family is includes shrubs and herbs. Most of Nova Scotia's species are weedy and ruderal and produce inconspicuous flowers. Usually the leaves are alternate but may be reduced to bracts. Beets, spinach and swiss chard are vegatables found in this family. Photographs have been supplied by Martin Thomas, Sean Blaney, David Mazerolle, and Ross Hall.

Author Biographies

Marian C. Munro, Nova Scotia Museum, Halifax, NS

Curator of Botany (NSPM)

Ruth E. Newell, E. C. Smith Herbarium, Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia

Curator of the E. C. Smith Herbarium (ACAD)

Nicholas M. Hill, Fernhill Institute, Kentville, Nova Scotia; Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia and Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Director; Adjunct Professor