Etymology: Fatoua: unknown derivation
Plants: annual forb, up to 3'-4' tall; sap not milky; taprooted
Leaves: alternate; triangular with somewhat heart-shaped base, deeply rounded teeth
Flowers: purplish-green, no petals; inflorescence of several flowers in 1" rounded clusters (cymes) from the leaf axils; blooms summer into fall
Fruits: white, oval, 3-angled achene that explodes when ripe
Habitat: fields, disturbed areas, often with ornamental plants
Conservation Status: Introduced - adventive

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