Dysphania pumilio
Family: Amaranthaceae
What it is like
An annual herb. It grows 45 cm high. It can lie along the ground.
Also put in the family Chenopodiaceae.
Where it is found
It grows in temperate places. It can grow in sandy soils. It grows between 500-2,530 m altitude. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Argentina, Australia (country/location of origin), Britain, Europe, Kenya, Korea, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Paraguay, South America, Tasmania
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves - tea