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Velvetleaf
Abutilon theophrasti

Velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti) Other common names: Elephant Ears, Indian Mallow

Other scientific names: Abutilon abutilon, Abutilon avicennae, Sida abutilon

French names: Jute de Chine

Family: Mallow Family (Malvaceae)

Flowers: Summer;  Yellow;  5 parts (petals)

Leaves: Alternate, Simple, Entire

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas

Uses: Excellent cordage can be made from the dried stem fibers.

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 204   

Native/Non-native: Non-native

Photographs: 79 photographs available, of which 11 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti)

An opening flower in mid-July.

Velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti)

Bright yellow flower.

Velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti)

Closeup of a flower.

Velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti)

Another flower.

Velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti)

Typical leaf.

Velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti)

Velvetleaf develops unique seed pods.

Velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti)

Ripe seed pods.

Velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti)

Closeup of a ripe seed pod.

Velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti)

A ripe seed pod broken apart to show the seeds.

Velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti)

A patch of Velvetleaf.

Velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti)

A Velvetleaf plant.