Dysphania chilensis

(L.) Gray

Wormseed

Amaranthaceae Edible: Leaves - tea, Seeds 25 iNaturalist observations

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Description

A perennial herb in the Amaranthaceae family found in tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in Argentina from sea level to 1,500 m altitude.

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Edible Uses

The leaves can be used for tea, and the seeds are edible.

Distribution

A tropical and subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,500 m above sea level.

Where It Grows

Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Brazil, Central America, Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Europe, Guatemala, Haiti, Malaysia, Mexico, North America, Panama, Peru, SE Asia, South America*, Spain, Trinidad, Turkey, Türkiye, Venezuela, West Indies,

Notes

There are about 100-150-250 Chenopodium species. They are mostly in temperate regions. Also put in the family Chenopodiaceae.

Synonyms

Ambrina andicola Phil.Ambrina chilensis SpachAmbrina debudata Phil.Ambrina incisa Phil.Chenopodium ambrosioides var. anthelminticum (L.) GrayChenopodium andicola (Phil.) ReicheChenopodium chilense Schrad.Chenopodium sooianum Aellenand others

References (4)

Bodkin, F., 1991, Encyclopedia Botanica. Cornstalk publishing, p 249
Manual ed. 5:408. 1867
Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/
Seidemann J., 2005, World Spice Plants. Economic Usage, Botany, Taxonomy. Springer. p 95