Mulberry-weed

Fatoua villosa

Not native to Kentucky

Do not plant. Listed invasive in Kentucky.

Photographs are not available yet.

Ecological relationships

Who uses this plant?

—CaterpillarsGenus host records with ranges including KY

—BeesSoutheastern regional records

—Specialist beesPollen specialists

—BirdsRecorded genus food-resource interactions; not a state feeding claim

Growing and identification

Safety has not been reviewed for this plant; check toxicity and thorns before planting.

Growing sources and scope

Flower color · “Brown/copper, green, purple or white” · NC Extension Plant Toolbox
Hardiness · “Zones 5a–11a” · NC Extension Plant Toolbox
Leaves · “Deciduous” · NC Extension Plant Toolbox
Life cycle · “Annual” · NC Extension Plant Toolbox
Light · “Dappled sunlight (shade through upper canopy all day); Deep shade (less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight); Partial shade (direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)” · NC Extension Plant Toolbox
Soil · “Moist; Occasionally wet” · NC Extension Plant Toolbox
Soil pH · “Acidic to neutral” · NC Extension Plant Toolbox

Also known as

Crabweed; Mulberry weed; Mulberryweed