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Mulberry-weed

Fatoua villosa

Found in disturbed areas, vegetable and flower gardens, landscaped areas around institutional buildings. FloraQuest, phone app (app page) What its natural habitat tells you

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Not native

Not native to Virginia. How scores work Is it native here?

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Light
Dappled sunlight, Deep shade, Partial shade
Soil moisture
Usually moist

At a glance

Life cycle
Annual
Leaves
Deciduous
Bloom
July to November

Not yet recorded · Height · Spread

Recorded in 32 Virginia counties.

Natural habitats

Places it grows wild. Not a planting requirement. Each habitat page lists the plants and wildlife also found there.

Roadsides, fields and disturbed ground

Ground opened by people: roadsides, old fields, pastures, fencerows and lots.

All habitats

Ecological relationships

Who uses this plant?

What these records mean

—CaterpillarsGenus host records with ranges including VA
—BeesSoutheastern regional records
—Specialist beesPollen specialists
—BirdsRecorded genus food-resource interactions; not a state feeding claim
Growing and identification

Plant details

Family
Moraceae
Hardiness
Zones 5a–11a
Soil pH
Acidic to neutral
Flower color
Brown/copper, green, purple or white

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

Growing sources and scope
Also known as

Crabweed; Mulberry weed; Mulberryweed

Conservation status

Virginia rankSNA
Global rankGNR
VA statusNot verified
Federal statusNot verified

Conservation source Global and federal source

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