Shiny Bugseed
Corispermum nitidum
- Native to:
- Austria, Bulgaria, Czechia-Slovakia, Greece, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Krym, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Romania, Russia, Transcaucasus, Turkmenistan, Ukraine
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus:
- Corispermum
- Species:
- Corispermum nitidum
- USDA Symbol:
- CONI15
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 50 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid and semi-arid regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in sandy substrates with adequate moisture.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI