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Mexican tea

Dysphania ambrosioides

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Caryophyllales ›Family: Amaranthaceae ›Genus: Dysphania

About

Dysphania ambrosioides, formerly Chenopodium ambrosioides, known as wormseed, Jesuit's tea, Mexican-tea, payqu (paico), epazote, or herba sancti Mariæ, is an annual or short-lived perennial herb native to Central America, South America, and southern Mexico.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mexican tea?
The scientific name of Mexican tea is Dysphania ambrosioides.
What is the conservation status of Mexican tea?
The Mexican tea has a conservation status of Not Evaluated.
What kingdom does Mexican tea belong to?
Mexican tea belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Mexican tea belong to?
Mexican tea belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Mexican tea belong to?
Mexican tea belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Mexican tea belong to?
Mexican tea belongs to the order Caryophyllales.
What family does Mexican tea belong to?
Mexican tea belongs to the family Amaranthaceae.
What genus does Mexican tea belong to?
Mexican tea belongs to the genus Dysphania.