Epazote (Dysphania ambrosioides)

Dysphania ambrosioides

herb☀️ full-sun🪴 well-drained📏 medium🌡️ RHS H2–H3

About

Strongly scented herb; culinary use plus traditional repellent near beans.

Also known as: Epazote (Dysphania ambrosioides), Epazote / Mexikanischer Tee, Dysphania ambrosioides, Epazot (Dysphania ambrosioides), Epazote, Épazote

Pest Resilience

5/5 — Highly resilient

Strong aromatic oils repel virtually all pests.

Visual Characteristics

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Culinary

Culinary Use

Black beans, quesadillas, mole, pozole, tamales, enchiladas

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How to Propagate

🌰Seed

Easy

Hardiness Zones

H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)

H1a

H1b

H1c

RHS H2–H3

USDA 9 equivalent