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Chenopodium album L.

fat-hen (Amaranthaceae)

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Very widespreadNegligible tendencyS
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Chenopodium album is a very widespread weed of nutrient-rich ground.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-06-23

 fat-hen / Chenopodium album: _Chenopodium album_ is a very widespread weed of nutrient-rich ground.

Separating Chenopodium album from its close relatives requires detailed analysis of individual seeds.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-11-19

 fat-hen / Chenopodium album: Separating _Chenopodium album_ from its close relatives requires detailed analysis of individual seeds.

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L-R: Bidens tripartita, Melilotus officinalis, Mimulus guttatus, Thalictrum flavum, Ranunculus peltatus, Anchusa arvensis, Malva alcea, Lolium perenne