Oxybasis rubra, commonly known as Red Goosefoot or Coastblite Goosefoot, is an annual herb native to a wide range of habitats including disturbed sites, agricultural land, roadsides, and saline environments in North America and Eurasia. It typically grows to a height of 20-70 cm. The plant has a bushy habit with green to red-tinted leaves and inconspicuous greenish flowers that bloom from summer to fall. While not known for showy flowers, it is often recognized by its foliage and the reddish tint that gives it its common name.

Red Goosefoot is valued for its hardiness and adaptability to various conditions, which makes it suitable for areas where other plants might struggle to survive. It is sometimes used in soil remediation due to its tolerance to salinity and heavy metals. In cultivation, it requires minimal care, thriving in full sun to part shade and tolerating a wide range of soil types, though it prefers well-drained soils. It is not commonly grown in ornamental gardens but may be of interest for ecological plantings or as a curiosity in an educational setting. Caution is advised as it can become weedy and potentially invasive outside its native range, particularly in similar climates.CC BY-SA 4.0