Abutilon Theophrasti

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Abutilon theophrasti (Velvetleaf, China Jute, Buttonweed, Butterprint, Pie-marker or Indian Mallow) is an annual plant in the family Malvaceae, native to southern Asia. It grows to 1 m tall, and has velvet-like heart-shaped leaves 15-25 cm broad. The flowers are yellow, 4 cm diameter, maturing into button-shaped seed pods. In midwestern and northeastern regions of the United States, eastern Canada and the eastern Mediterranean, A. theophrasti is considered a damaging weeds to agricultural crops, especially corn and soybeans.