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hairy crabweed (Fatoua villosa)

Fatoua villosa, or Mulberry Weed, is a fast-growing herbaceous annual from East Asia. It is a common weed in disturbed areas, gardens, and nurseries, known for its rapid

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Sunlight

Adaptable, from full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Regular watering for optimal growth, tolerates some drought.

Soil

Well-drained, fertile loam, but highly adaptable to various soil types.

Temperature

Warm temperatures, not frost tolerant.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Generally not required, thrives on available nutrients.

Care Requirements

Light

Adaptable, from full sun to partial shade.

Water

Regular watering for optimal growth, tolerates some drought.

Soil

Well-drained, fertile loam, but highly adaptable to various soil types.

Temperature

Warm temperatures, not frost tolerant.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Generally not required, thrives on available nutrients.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Foliage

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Annuals

Plant Height

0.15-1 m

Spread

0.15-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

Winter

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple, ovate, serrated

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

Weed Status

Yes

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Synonyms
Boehmeriopsis pallida Kom.
Fatoua aspera Gaudich.
Fatoua cordata Gaudich.
Fatoua globulifera Miq.
Fatoua japonica (Thunb.) Blume
Fatoua lanceolata Decne.
Fatoua scabra Miq.
Fatoua subcordata Gaudich.
Fleurya glechomifolia Miq.
Fleurya globulifera Miq.
Fleurya scabra Miq.
Urtica japonica Thunb.
Urtica villosa Thunb.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderRosales
  • familyMoraceae
  • genusFatoua
  • speciesFatoua villosa
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

No known toxicity to humans or pets.

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