Alternative names of Kochia: Diphylla chinensis, fall broom, broom seedling, broomweed, and peacock pine. Classification characteristics: Subclass Caryophyllales, order Chenopodiaceae, genus Kochia. Garden uses: flower beds, flower borders, flower clusters, and flower groups. Annual herb, 50 cm to 1.5 m tall. Stem erect, multi-branched; branches and twigs scatter or rise obliquely, light green or light red, with soft hairs when young, becoming smooth later. The leaves are linear or lanceolate, 3-8 cm long, 4-12 mm wide, both ends tapered, entire edge, hairless or pubescent; sessile. The flowers are sessile, with 1-2 flowers born in the leaf axils; the perianth has 5 lobes and is united at the lower part. After fruiting, each has a transverse wing on its back. The cell fruit is oblate and spherical, wrapped in a herbaceous perianth. The flowering period is from July to September, and the fruiting period is from August to October. Li Shizhen said: "The tender seedlings of Kochia can be used as vegetables. There are many fields with many branches and leaves. Their seeds are fine, like silkworm excrement in the early days. They are used for medicinal purposes. They are named Yiming and their functions are to improve eyesight. If the seeds fall off, they will grow old and the stems will grow old." It is used as a broom, hence the name "Luo Broom". Distribution area: Commonly distributed in various places, growing in wilderness, beside houses, roadsides, and also cultivated; distributed throughout the country. Native to Europe and central and southern Asia. There are about 40 species in the same genus. Nature and flavor are bitter, cold, non-toxic. Ingredients: Mainly contains saponins and provitamin A.