Lamb's Quarters
Chenopodium album
Family: AmaranthaceaeNative: North America, Europe, AsiaIdentified: Feb 12, 2025
Lamb's Quarters is a fast-growing annual herb characterized by its broad, green leaves which can have a powdery or mealy appearance. It often grows in disturbed soils and is considered a weed in many regions.
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This plant is adaptable and can grow in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and moderate water but is drought-tolerant. Regular weeding is recommended to control its spread, as it can outcompete other plants.