Dysphania ambrosioides
About
Dysphania ambrosioides, formerly Chenopodium ambrosioides, known as epazote, Jesuit's tea, Mexican tea or wormseed, is an annual or short-lived perennial herb native to the Americas.
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
In the kitchen
Dysphania ambrosioides, or wormseed, is sometimes used to flavor dishes, particularly in Mexican cuisine, where it's known as epazote. However, it's important to use it sparingly, as its strong flavor can overpower other ingredients. Always ensure that you are using it correctly in recipes, as it may not be suitable for everyone. If you're unsure, consult a culinary expert.
Sources: Wikidata
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Dysphania ambrosioides
- Slug
- dysphania-ambrosioides
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus
- Dysphania
- Species
- ambrosioides
- Wikidata QID
- Q640032
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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