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Chenopodium capitatum

Strawberry Blite
Chenopodium capitatum (Blitum capitatum)

Family: Amaranth (Amaranthaceae)
AKA: Squaw Paint, Indian Ink, Blite Goosefoot
Photo taken on: August 13, 2007
Location: Crested Butte, CO
Life Zones: Montane to subalpine
Habitat: Disturbed soil

Grows to 3ft with tiny green flowers. Leaves and flowers turn bright red late in the season.

Flora of North America reference.

Green & Brown Flowers | Red & Orange Flowers