Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
shrublands, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Root Pathogen, Stem rot
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Appetite enhancer, Bloating, Digestion problems, Digestive, Heartburn, Menstrual Cramps, Stomach spasms
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used in flavouring curries, teas
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CARUM carvi
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
Common Name
Caraway, meridian fennel, Persian cumin
Mexican Tea
In Hindi
शाहजीरा
Dysphania ambrosioides
In German
Kümmel
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
In Spanish
alcaravea
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Greek
κύμινο
Μεξικού τσάι
In Portuguese
alcaravia
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Polish
kminek
Komosa piżmowa
In Latin
Caraway
Dysphania ambrosioides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Apiaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Dysphanieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Chenopodioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Caraway and Mexican Tea
Season and care of Caraway and Mexican Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Caraway and Mexican Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Caraway season is Summer and Fall and Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Caraway is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Caraway is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Caraway and Mexican Tea Physical Information
Caraway and Mexican Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Caraway height is 50.80 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Caraway and Mexican Tea are as follows:
Caraway flower color: White
Caraway leaf color: Green and Light Green
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
- Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Caraway and Mexican Tea
Care of Caraway and Mexican Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Caraway pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove dead flowers and Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Caraway needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.