Lambs Quarters

Chenopodium Album

Plant type:
Forb
Lifecycle:
Annual
Growing season:
Cool
Cover:
NA

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay, 
Loam, 
Silt, 
Sand, 
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Alkaline

Location

Min elevation:
0
Max elevation:
9500
Counties:
Apache County, 
Coconino County, 
Maricopa County, 
Mohave County, 
Navajo County, 
Pinal County, 
Yavapai County

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
Moderate
Germination overall:
High
Germination rate:
Moderate
Germination requirements:
moist conditions
Reproduction:
High
Establishment:
High
Lifespan:
Short
Survival:
NA

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Low light
Best suited for these management goals:
Pollinator habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
toxic for some animals
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Notes:
Toxins are generally harmless to humans, they are passed through the body and not easily absorbed

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