noun
- a plant of the amaranth family with leaves shaped like a goose’s foot, including edible species like lamb’s quarters
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The goosefoot plants grew wild along the garden fence.
- Many species of goosefoot are considered nutritious edible weeds.
- Lamb’s quarters is a common type of goosefoot found in North America.
- The triangular leaves of the goosefoot plant resemble a waterfowl’s foot.
- Indigenous peoples traditionally harvested goosefoot seeds for food.
- Goosefoot thrives in disturbed soil and waste areas.