life
cycle - native annual, reproducing by seed
stems -
prostrate, branching, hairy, often pink to red in color, form
mat, not rooting at nodes growth
habit 1, growth
habit 2, growth
habit 3, growth
habit 4, growth
habit 5, growth
habit 6, seedling, young plant
leaves -
opposite, ovate, slightly toothed margins, sometimes hairy,
short petioles, usually a noticeable reddish blotch on upper
surface leaves
flowers -
small, inconspicuous, sexual parts subtended by cup-formed
bracts, petals and sepals absent, axillary flowers
other - contains milky sap
