Flora of North America species comparison

erect to ascending, usually much-branched, 0.7–6.5 dm, moderately to densely farinose.

nonaromatic;

petiole 0.5–1.5 cm, usually markedly upward curved;

blade ovate, broadly oblong, oblong, oval, or occasionally triangular, prominently 3-veined, 1–3 × 0.4–2.2 cm, 1.5–3 times longer than wide, thick, base rounded to cuneate, margins entire or occasionally with basal lobe, apex obtuse or rounded, farinose abaxially.

glomerules in terminal and axillary paniculate spikes, 2–8 × 1–1.5 cm;

glomerules maturing unevenly;

bracts linear, 2 × 0.1 mm.

perianth segments 5, distinct nearly to base;

lobes obovate, 0.8–0.9 × 0.6–0.8 mm, apex rounded or emarginate, carinate, farinose, not covering fruit at maturity;

stamens 5;

stigmas 2, 0.1 mm.

or Utricles ovoid;

pericarp adherent or nonadherent, smooth.

0.9–1.3 mm diam., margins acute;

seed coat black, rugulate.

= 18.