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| Identification |
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Genus
Chenopodium
Species
ambrosioides
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
epazote
Mexican tea
wormseed
American wormseed
Family
CHENOPODIACEAE
Specimen number
S13735
Data source
CrscntBlm;Allergy p287;MedPl p186;Frgnt p282
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Hiro's friend
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
4 inch pot
Garden location
Herb garden
Garden notes
The leaves of Chenopodium ambrosioides have a strongly resinous aroma.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Light
Hay fever season
Jun 01 - Dec 31
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
anthelmintic
digestive tonic
antispasmodic
antiasthmatic
vulnerary
Medicinal parts
Aerial parts
Flowers
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
yes
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
yes
Toxicity precautions
It is toxic in high dosage
Medicinal notes
Chenopodium ambrosioides has numerous traditional medicinal uses. Some of its many uses are: as an anthelmintic, as a digestive tonic, as an antispasmodic and as an antiasthmatic. More uses are listed in the medicinal properties section. American wormseed (sometimes called epazote, Mexican tea or wormseed) is only to be administered with proper professional knowledge. This plant is not permitted in some countries. The aerial parts and the flowers are used in herbal preparations. It is toxic in high dosage. This anemophilous species has only a light pollen count during hay fever season. This plant's 7 month extended hay fever season continues from June through December.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
strong smelling
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Strong
Fragrance category
Resinous
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Chenopodium ambrosioides is a wildflower that occurs throughout US.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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