It is a small annual species inhabiting the dump parts in fields; Mitrasacme
pygmaea does
not reach even 10cm in height. Besides, most of which is occupied by
the flower stalk; with it, a small herb is at least 1cm in height.
Leaves are opposite, of two to four pairs, oval or oblong; .7-1.5cm
in length, 0.3-0.6cm in width, tips pointed a little. White flowers,
each 2.5mm in diameter, appear on a peduncle that emerges from the
bract; they bloom in August-September. |