Chenopodium mucronatum

Chenopodium mucronatum

Native to:
Botswana | Eswatini | Lesotho | Namibia | South Africa

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Amaranthaceae
Genus:
Chenopodium
Species:
Chenopodium mucronatum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
5–14 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily under warm conditions with adequate moisture. Light may enhance germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI