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Bassia scopariaBassia scoparia
Bassia scoparia
Bassia scoparia
Bassia scoparia
Bassia scoparia
Bassia scopariaBassia scopariaBassia scopariaOverview
Bassia scoparia is a large annual herb in the family Amaranthaceae (sensu lato) native to Eurasia. It has been introduced to many parts of North America, where it is found in grassland, prairie, and desert shrub ecosystems. Its common names include summer cypress, mock-cypress, kochia, belvedere, World's Fair plant, burningbush, Mexican firebrush, and Mexican fireweed, with the latter three names referring to the herb's red autumn foliage.
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Life cycle
From seed to productSeed & germination
The plant is propagated mainly by **seed**: sow fresh or pre-treated seed in loose, moist soil and keep it evenly damp; germination follows within a few weeks.
Seedling & growth
Seedlings establish, forming leaves and roots; growth rate depends on light and moisture.
Flowering
The plant blooms with **tiny green flowers in July–September**; pollination is by insects and wind.
Fruiting & harvest
After flowering the plant sets fruit and seed; **ripe fruits gathered in autumn and dried**.
Uses
- Clears heat, drains dampness and dispels wind.
- Used for skin itching and rashes.
- Promotes urination.
- Clears damp-heat.
- Used to support skin fungal infections.
Habitat & conservation
Bassia scoparia is a large annual herb in the family Amaranthaceae (sensu lato) native to Eurasia. It has been introduced to many parts of North America, where it is found in grassland, prairie, and desert shrub ecosystems.
Conservation
Bassia scoparia has not been assessed by the IUCN Red List (NE). As a medicinal plant, it benefits from sustainable collection and propagation to protect wild genetic resources.
References
- 1Wikipedia – Bassia scoparia — Wikipedia,
- 2Kew POWO – Bassia scoparia — Plants of the World Online (Kew),
- 3Wikidata – Q829752 — Wikidata,