| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Plant Height: | 2-3 feet |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | Other: Green bracts with Cream to pale yellow flowers. |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Toxicity: | Other: Produces airborne allergens. |
| Pollinators: | Wind |
