Corispermum hyssopifolium is a species of the Corispermum genus, belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. It is found in central and western Europe, in dunes, and sandy spots along rivers. An annual plant, it is between 10 and 60 centimeters (3.9–26.3 inches) high. It blooms in July and August. The fruits have narrow wings, of which the nontransparent edge becomes wider at the top, and on which spikes are mounted on a broad base each. The transparent half of the edge is narrow. The top stipules are ovate, with a peaked top.