

How to identify Lambsquarters (Chenopodium album)
Lambsquarters, also known as Fat-Hen, Wild Spinach , Baconweed, Bacon weed, Fat hen
Lambsquarters is distinguished by its diamond-shaped leaves, which are generally 2-4 inches (5-10 cm) long, with a slightly white, mealy coating beneath. It grows erect, often reaching 1-3 feet (30-90 cm) in height, with a grooved stem that sometimes takes on a reddish hue. The inflorescences are small, greenish clusters containing numerous tiny flowers, and are found at the tips of the branches or in leaf axils. The plant’s overall structure is robust and bushy.
Diamond-shaped leaves with white mealy coating on underside, 2-4 inches (5-10 cm) long.
Erect growth up to 3 feet (90 cm) with grooved stem occasionally reddish.
Tiny flowers lacking petals, green clusters with 5 stamens and yellow anthers.
Fruit with small spherical seeds, colors range from black to green and brown.
Stem angular, smooth texture with varying colors like light green, red, purple.
The leaves of lambsquarters are 5 inches (12.7 cm) long, goose foot-shaped, but can also be triangular, ovate, lanceolate, or linear. They have smooth margins with some teeth or undulate lobes. The leaves are green, occasionally with pink or purple tints along the edges, and feature a white mealy coating from tiny hairs. This coating is denser on the underside, making it appear lighter. The petioles are about half the length of the leaves.
The flowers of lambsquarters are arranged in terminal clusters and bloom from mid-summer through fall. These tiny flowers, approximately 1/10 inch (2.5 mm) wide, lack petals but feature five stamens with yellow anthers. The flowers form very light green or pink panicles that can reach up to 8 inches (20 cm) in length, though they are usually shorter. Pollinated by the wind, these intricate cluster formations are a distinctive feature for identifying lambsquarters.
The stem of lambsquarters is stiff and angular, with a smooth texture marked by striations. It appears in varying colors such as light green, red, purple, or tan, making it distinctive. The stem is notably robust in structure, providing strong support for the plant. These characteristics, combined with its striated, smooth surface, and angular form, make the stem a key identifying feature for lambsquarters.
The fruit of lambsquarters is characterized by a prodigious quantity of diminutive seeds, with each fruit potentially containing a vast array exceeding 50,000. These seeds are nearly spherical in shape and display a varied color palette, ranging from black to green and brown. The textures of these seeds are suited for dispersal, helping lambsquarters to spread prolifically. Each seed measures only a fraction of an inch in diameter, making them relatively inconspicuous to the naked eye. Despite their small size, these seeds are a pivotal identification feature of lambsquarters's fruit.
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Scientific Classification of Lambsquarters