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Chenopodium leptophyllum is a species of flowering plant in the amaranth family known by the common name narrowleaf goosefoot. It is native to much of western North America, where it is reported from Alaska to Texas and northern Mexico, and into central Canada. It can be found in many types of open habitat, often in sandy and gravelly soils, and it grows easily in disturbed areas such as roadsides.

Plant type

Annual herb

Size

4 - 16 in Tall

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Color

Green

Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

1 confirmed and 17 likely

Confirmed Likely

Western Pygmy Blue

Brephidium exilis

Garden Webworm Moth

Achyra rantalis

The Nutmeg

Anarta trifolii