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The plant from which Tonburi comes. The dried seeds can be eaten and are a must in Japanese cooking called ‘tonburi’. The texture is similar to caviar. In natural medicine the seeds are also used to prevent hypertension, obesity and arterioscleriosis. The plant is used as forage for livestock, for erosion control, and as an ornamental plant. Phytoremediation plant.
Annual plant growing up to 2m with green lanceolate leaves. The leaves become orange, red or violet at the end of the summer. Yellow flowers. It adapts to any type of soils.
Use
Balcony & Courtyard, Culinary, Erosion control, Greenfilter, Fodder, Gardening, Herbs garden, Wild garden, Urban garden, Baskets & Containers, Medicinal
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Flowering
| Flower colour | Yellow |
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Foliage
| Foliage colour | Orange, Autumn, Red, Purple |
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Botanical information
| Botanical name | Kochia scoparia |
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| Life cycle | Annual |
When to plant?
| Planting period | April, May, June, October, November, Spring, Autumn |
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Where to plant?
| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Culinary, Erosion control, Greenfilter, Fodder, Gardening, Herbs garden, Wild garden, Urban garden, Baskets & Containers, Medicinal |
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| Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
| Soil type | No preference |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
| Hardiness | Non hardy |
| Climate zone | Warm areas, Temperate areas |
Care
| Watering | Regular |
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