Red goosefoot

Red goosefoot (Chenopodium rubrum) is an annual flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green. It has red flowers which appear in late summer. Black fruit is produced in great abundance in summer.
It grows rapidly from a single crown to a height of about 3 feet with roots at least 8 inches deep.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be unavailable for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: seed. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a moderate rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 6-8.5, medium fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has high salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.
== Uses and Relationships ==
If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of low value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Chenopodium rubrum profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Chenopodium Category:Native annual flowers Category:North American natives Category:Red-flowered natives Category:Late Summer blooming natives Category:Fruiting natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Rapid-growing natives Category:Natives between 3 and 6 feet tall Category:High moisture demand natives Category:Drought intolerant natives Category:Salt-tolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs