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 For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs:
79 photographs available, of which 11 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
An opening flower in mid-July.
Bright yellow flower.
Closeup of a flower.
Another flower.
Typical leaf.
Velvetleaf develops unique seed pods.
Ripe seed pods.
Closeup of a ripe seed pod.
A ripe seed pod broken apart to show the seeds.
A patch of Velvetleaf.
A Velvetleaf plant.
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