The Kochia (Kochia scoparia) belongs to the Chenopodiaceae (the Goosefoot family). It is an annual herb that is native to Asia and Europe. It is naturalized widely in the temperate areas nowadays. This herb grows in grasslands or roadsides, and can reach 50-100 cm in height. The leaves are linear to lanceolate, arranged in alternate and covered with short soft hairs on the both sides. The small several bisexual and female flowers bloom in the upper axillary clusters from September to October. The flowers are non-petaled and have the five partite tepals. The whole plant turn rose pink in fall. The fruits are utricle, and the seeds are eaten as a food garnish called "Tonburi" in Tohoku district of Japan. In Taiwanese Huayu, it is called "地膚", and in Chinese "地肤" (di fu). It is a C4 plant (Plants with C4-type photosynthesis).