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Oxybasis rubra (L.) S. Fuentes, Uotila & Borsch

red goosefoot (Amaranthaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadModerate tendencySE
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Synonym | Chenopodium rubrum L.

Chenopodium rubrum differs from most Chenopodium and Atriplex species by its lack of mealy hairs and its trailing habit.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-09-10

 red goosefoot / Oxybasis rubra: _Chenopodium rubrum_ differs from most _Chenopodium_ and _Atriplex_ species by its lack of mealy hairs and its trailing habit.

The leaves of Chenopodium rubrum are strongly toothed or lobed.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-09-10

 red goosefoot / Oxybasis rubra: The leaves of _Chenopodium rubrum_ are strongly toothed or lobed.

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