Chenopodium ambrosioides,
an annual herb originating in South America, many being found on
roadsides or wastelands in urban areas, grows to 0.6-1m in height,
with a unique smell all over. Leaves are alternate, 3-10cm-long long
oblong, with coarse serrations on margins and many pale yellow
glandular dots on back surfaces. Branch tips set many green flowers
in a conical way. The spikes are with leaf-like bracts, with
mingling-together bisexual and female flowers. Bloom time:
July-November.
Wild plants in and around Shimane
島根とその周辺の野生植物
