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Velvetleaf

Common Name: Velvetleaf

Species Name: Abutilon theophrasti

Family Name: Malvaceae

Closeup figure of a velvetleaf stem with three leaves.

Closeup figure of a velvetleaf stem with three leaves. — Young velvetleaf stems and leaves before bloom. Copyright by Kaitlyn Nelson, Oklahoma State University

Closeup figure of a velvetleaf leaf.

Closeup figure of a velvetleaf leaf. — Three Velvetleaf leaves and stems before blooming and maturation. Copyright by Kaitlyn Nelson, Oklahoma State University

Closeup figure of velvetleaf.

Closeup figure of velvetleaf. — Three Velvetleaf buds in the beginning of the blooming process. Copyright by Kaitlyn Nelson, Oklahoma State University

Closeup figure of velvetleaf.

Closeup figure of velvetleaf. — One fully mature velvetleaf bud, and two maturing buds on one stem. Copyright by Kaitlyn Nelson, Oklahoma State University

Closeup figure of velvetleaf.

Closeup figure of velvetleaf. — Three fully matured velvetleaf buds on one stem. Copyright by Kaitlyn Nelson, Oklahoma State University

Plant Facts
Method of Propagation	Seed
Life Cycle	Warm-Season Annual

ID Characteristics

Seed

Mitten-shaped seed with rough surface; gray to brown in color
Seedling

Alternate, heart-shaped leaves with finely serrated margins and densely covered with soft pubescence
Mature Plant

Erect, sparingly branched growth habit; solitary, axillary yellow flowers; cup-shaped seed capsule