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Ephemeral herbs of early spring. Small and without showy flowers. No stinging hairs; occasionally a weed in winter gardens.
Pellitory |
Parietaria hespera |
Pennsylvania Pellitory |
Parietaria pennsylvanica |
Obscure and diminutive herb growing mostly in the shade of boulders or small trees. Leaves about as broad as long. Detailed Description |
A small, delicate, unobtrusive weed of early spring in Arizona cities and farmland. Leaves longer than broad and with tip tapered. Detailed Description |