Chenopodium brandegeeae
Family: Amaranthaceae · Native
Chenopodium brandegeeae is a native California plant in the Amaranthaceae family.
Chenopodium brandegeeae is a California native plant found in the Peninsular Ranges bioregion (except the San Jacinto Mountains) in disturbed and burned areas at elevations of 300 to 3,500 meters. Flowering from July to September, it grows erect to 30 to 100 centimeters tall, branching mainly from the base, with elliptic to lanceolate, sickle-shaped leaves that are moderately to densely powdery, and glossy black-and-gold mottled fruits about 1.2 millimeters across.
Habitat and range
Habitat: Disturbed, burned areas
Elevation: 300--3500 m
Bloom period
Chenopodium brandegeeae blooms Jul--Sep.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chenopodium brandegeeae native to California?
Yes. Chenopodium brandegeeae is native to California (recorded as native).
When does Chenopodium brandegeeae bloom?
Chenopodium brandegeeae blooms Jul--Sep.
What plant family does Chenopodium brandegeeae belong to?
Chenopodium brandegeeae is in the Amaranthaceae family, genus Chenopodium.
What habitat does Chenopodium brandegeeae grow in?
Chenopodium brandegeeae grows in Disturbed, burned areas.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora
Last updated 2026-09-30
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