Redroot Pigweed is a widespread annual weed of agricultural fields, gardens, and disturbed areas across North America. Though often considered a nuisance, it is an important food source for many ground-feeding birds. Mourning doves, horned larks, and sparrows all consume the abundant seeds. Indigenous peoples used the seeds as a grain crop.
Habitat
Agricultural fields, gardens, and disturbed areas across North America
Diet
Seeds eaten in large quantities by mourning doves, horned larks, and sparrows
How common
Common
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