Abutilon theophrasti

Common Name: 

velvetleaf, piemaker, Indian mallow, buttonweed, butterprint

Scientific Name: 

Abutilon theophrasti Medicus

Family Name: 

Malvaceae - Mallow Family

Identification Notes

Life Cycle

introduced annual, reproducing by seed

Stems

upright, velvety pubescent hairs, usually unbranched

Leaves

alternate, large, heart-shaped leaves, toothed margins, velvety pubescent hairs

Flowers

5-petaled, yellow; axillary

Seed Pods

cup-shaped, "wedges", upper edge prickled