Mexican-Tea

Chenopodium ambrosioides  (Dysphania ambrosioides, Teloxys ambrosioides)

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Chenopodiaceae

Native to: Tropical America, now widespread around the world

Florida abundance and distribution: Common, throughout

Recognition: Weed to 3’ tall with irregularly lobed-serrate leaves and inconspicuous small green flowers.  Distinguished by outstandingly strong “chemical” odor

Other: With many historical medicinal uses, including “spring tonic,” analgesic, and vermifuge.

Web reference: http://www.conabio.gob.mx/malezasdemexico/chenopodiaceae/chenopodium-ambrosioides/fichas/pagina1.htm

Contributed by: George Rogers