goosefoot

(go̵̅o̅s′fo̵ot′)

adjective

designating a family (Chenopodiaceae, order Caryophyllales) of dicotyledonous plants, including spinach and beets

any of a genus (Chenopodium) of weedy plants of the goosefoot family, with small green flowers and, frequently, scurfy or fleshy foliage

See goosefoot in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. goose·foots

Any of various weeds of the genus Chenopodium, having small greenish flowers. Also called pigweed.

Origin:

Origin: From the shape of its leaves

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