Fatoua villosa: An
annual herb 30-60cm tall that grows on roadsides, fields, or
wastelands, with stems and leaves with fine hairs. Stems
occasionally tinge dark purple, and leaves are alternate, 3-8cm
long, 2-5cm wide, in an ovate shape, with tips pointed, obtuse
serrations on margins. Male flowers and female ones set themselves
mingling together at axils. Fruit (achene) envelops itself with
perianths, and the lower half expands and becomes liquid; thus,
acquired turgor pressure flick off the seeds. Bloom time:
September-October. |