Description
Gomphrena mollis (also called Globe Amaranth, Bachelor's Button, and many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a single stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height and is covered in small, white flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Gomphrena mollis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gomphrena mollis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, green and have oval-shaped leaves.