Dysphania ambrosioides (Mexican Tea) - Image 3

Botanical names: Dysphania ambrosioides, Chenopodium ambrosioides

Common names: Mexican Tea, Wormseed, Epazote

Family: Amaranthaceae

Subfamily: Chenopodioideae

Origin: Central America, South America

Small plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterToxic or PoisonousSpice or herb plantEthnomedical plant.
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