Family: Euphorbiaceae
rhombic copper-leaf, three-seeded-mercury
[Acalypha virginica var. rhomboidea L.]
Josh Sulman
Josh Sulman
Bell Museum
Etymology: rhomboidea: diamond-shaped Plants: erect, annual, 8"-24" tall forb; stems with hairs either in lines or all over
Leaves: lance-shaped to slightly rhombic, stalks about half as long as the leaf blade, alternate; with stipules and coarse teeth
Flowers: greenish, males 4-parted and females 3-parted, tiny, no petals, only sepals; inflorescence a tiny cluster from the leaf axil surrounded by many-lobed bracts; blooms July-Oct.
Fruits: capsule with 3 seeds
Habitat: full to partial sun; dry to moist; woods, disturbed sites, gardens
Conservation Status: Native
Leaves: lance-shaped to slightly rhombic, stalks about half as long as the leaf blade, alternate; with stipules and coarse teeth
Flowers: greenish, males 4-parted and females 3-parted, tiny, no petals, only sepals; inflorescence a tiny cluster from the leaf axil surrounded by many-lobed bracts; blooms July-Oct.
Fruits: capsule with 3 seeds
Habitat: full to partial sun; dry to moist; woods, disturbed sites, gardens
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
Josh Sulman
Josh Sulman
Stephen L. Solheim
Josh Sulman
Emmet J. Judziewicz
