Flower: White, five-petaled flowers that bloom from late spring to early fall. Flowers are often fragrant at night.
Leaves: Opposite, lance-shaped, and covered in fine hairs. Leaves are grey-green in color.
Stems: Erect, slender, and hairy, growing up to 100 cm tall, branching near the top.
Growing Environment: Found in pastures, roadsides, fields, and other disturbed areas. Prefers full sun and well-drained soils, thriving in nutrient-poor environments.
Growth Habit: Perennial herb that spreads by both seed and creeping roots. It can form dense stands in disturbed areas and compete with other vegetation.
Impacts: Can become a problematic weed in agricultural fields, particularly in cereal crops, reducing crop yields by competing for nutrients and space.
