Thelesperma trifidum - (Poir.)Britton.
(Poir.)Britton.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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Brigham Young University
Description
Thelesperma trifidum is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower from June to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
Edible Uses
A tea is made from the leaves.
Medicinal Uses
TBThe plant has been used in the treatment of children with tuberculosis.
Distribution
Central and Southern N. America - South Dakota, Missouri and Nebraska to Colorado, Texas and Mexico.
Where It Grows
Coming Soon
Cultivation
Succeeds in any moderately fertile well-drained soil in full sun.
Propagation
Seed - sow spring in situ, only just covering the seed. In dry weather the seed should be watered in.
