Chenopodium nitrariaceum

Nitre goosefoot
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Order:	Caryophyllales
Family:	Amaranthaceae
Genus:	Chenopodium
Species:	C. nitrariaceum
Binomial name
	Chenopodium nitrariaceum; (F.Muell.) F.Muell. ex Benth.

Last updated January 09, 2026

Chenopodium nitrariaceum commonly known as the nitre goosefoot,^[2] is a flowering shrub in the family Amaranthaceae and is endemic to Australia. It is a spiny perennial with greyish leaves and small flowers.

Description

Chenopodium nitrariaceum is a perennial shrub to about 2 m (6 ft 7 in) high with spiky branches The leaves are arranged alternately, sometimes clustered, spoon-shaped to linear, 5–25 mm (0.20–0.98 in) long, mostly to 5 mm (0.20 in) wide and occasional hairs and tapering to a short peduncle.^[2]

References

↑ "Chenopodium nitrariaceum". Australian Plant Census. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
1 2 Jacobs, S.W.L. "Chenopodium nitrariaceum". PlantNET-New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney. Retrieved 8 January 2026.

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[APC-1] "Chenopodium nitrariaceum". Australian Plant Census. Retrieved 8 January 2026.

[RBGS-2] 1 2 Jacobs, S.W.L. "Chenopodium nitrariaceum". PlantNET-New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney. Retrieved 8 January 2026.

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