Mulberry weed (Fatoua villosa)
Mulberry weed, also known as Fat weed, Crabweed
Mulberry weed (Fatoua villosa), originally from Asia, has invaded the eastern United States. This plant often grows in greenhouses, leading to the belief that its spread was facilitated through contaminated horticultural materials.
Key Facts About Mulberry weed
Attributes of Mulberry weed
Lifespan
Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
30 cm to 80 cm
Spread
30 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
5 mm
Flower Color
White Cream Purple Brown
Scientific Classification of Mulberry weed
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Rosales
Family
Mulberry
Genus
Fatoua
Species
Mulberry weed