Small crumbweed, clammy goosefoot
The stems of Dysphania pumilio grow up to 80 centimeters long and either lie flat on the ground or grow upright. Like the leaves, they are finely hairy. The greenish-brownish inflorescences are located in the leaf axils.
The lobed leaves, which are up to three centimeters long, are arranged alternately. In temperate Europe, Dysphania pumilio grows as an annual deciduous plant and can bloom from June through September.
Characteristics & Description
Height, habit: Annual herbaceous plant, 20 to 80 centimeters
Poisonous: Yes, Dysphania pumilio is mildly toxic (source).
Origin: Australia, New Zealand, and as an introduced species, regionally also in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America (map)
USDA zone: 6 (-0.4 °F/-18 °C)
Botany
Family: Amaranthaceae
Name: Dysphania pumilio (syn. Chenopodium pumilio)
Common names
German
Australischer Drüsengänsefuß, Australien-Drüsengänsefuß
French
Chénopode nain, chénopode couché
Dutch
Liggende ganzenvoet
Spanish
Cenizo australiano
Categories: Wildflowers |
