Bristly Oxtongue (Helminthotheca Echioides) is a annual, biennial herb in the Asteraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 6-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
A sprawling annual or biennial herb native to Europe and North Africa, recognized for its rough, bristly stems and coarse, pimpled leaves.

Bristly Oxtongue
Helminthotheca Echioides
A sprawling annual or biennial herb native to Europe and North Africa, recognized for its rough, bristly stems and coarse, pimpled leaves.
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Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.
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