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Etymology: nutans: drooping, nodding
Plants: annual forb, stems more or less erect, up to 32" tall, glabrous, reddish, with milky juice Leaves: opposite, toothed, narrowly oblong, 1/3"-1 1.3' long, 1/3 as wide as long, often asymmetric, with fine curled hairs when young but becoming glabrous Flowers: 4-parted, no petals or sepals but surrounded by petal-like parts; blooms June-Oct. Fruits: 3-lobed capsule with 3 gray to light brown seeds Habitat: dry to moist; disturbed areas Conservation Status: Native
Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 0, Wetland Indicator = FACU USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos David G. Smith's "Delaware Wilflowers": Beautiful photographs; descriptions Illinois Wildflowers: Wonderful photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leaf arrangement key
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