Dysphania pumilio
About
Dysphania pumilio is a species of flowering plant in the family Chenopodioideae.
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
How to use it
Dysphania pumilio can be used ornamentally in gardens due to its ability to spread and create ground cover. It can help prevent soil erosion and provide a lush green appearance in landscaping. This plant is also known for its resilience, making it a great choice for low-maintenance gardens. [1, 18]
Sources: Grangery, en.wikipedia.org
Gardening tip
When planting Dysphania pumilio, make sure to space the seeds or plants about 12 inches apart to allow for their spreading nature. This will help them grow into a beautiful ground cover without overcrowding.
Sources: Grangery
In the kitchen
Dysphania pumilio is not typically eaten by humans. While some plants in the Amaranthaceae family are edible, this particular species is not known for culinary uses. It's best to admire this plant for its beauty rather than its flavor!
Sources: Grangery
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Dysphania pumilio
- Slug
- dysphania-pumilio
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus
- Dysphania
- Species
- pumilio
- Wikidata QID
- Q615022
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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