Oldmaid
Gisekia pharnacioides
Brian du Preez (www.inaturalist.org)




Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Phytolaccaceae
- Genus:
- Gisekia
- Species:
- Gisekia pharnacioides
- USDA Symbol:
- GIPH
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 50 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- white, green
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid and semi-arid regions