Chenopodium lineatum
Family: Amaranthaceae · Native
Chenopodium lineatum is a native California plant in the Amaranthaceae family.
Chenopodium lineatum is a California native occurring in the Sierra Nevada High and Great Basin and Sierra Nevada East bioregions, in disturbed sites, sagebrush scrub, and pine woodland between 2,000 and 2,500 meters elevation. It flowers from July to September as an erect, sparsely branched plant 50 to 70 centimeters tall with lance-shaped, powdery leaves, producing flattened fruit marked with alternating radiating brown and light cream to white lines.
Habitat and range
Habitat: Disturbed sites, sagebrush scrub, pine woodland
Elevation: 2000--2500 m
Outside California: to Nevada
Bloom period
Chenopodium lineatum blooms Jul--Sep.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chenopodium lineatum native to California?
Yes. Chenopodium lineatum is native to California (recorded as native).
When does Chenopodium lineatum bloom?
Chenopodium lineatum blooms Jul--Sep.
What plant family does Chenopodium lineatum belong to?
Chenopodium lineatum is in the Amaranthaceae family, genus Chenopodium.
What habitat does Chenopodium lineatum grow in?
Chenopodium lineatum grows in Disturbed sites, sagebrush scrub, pine woodland.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora
Last updated 2026-09-30
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