The name comes from its tiny black dots (glands) on the leaves and stems, which help distinguish it from other smartweed species.
Seeds are eaten by ducks, shorebirds, and game birds, while flowers attract bees and other pollinators.
The name comes from its tiny black dots (glands) on the leaves and stems, which help distinguish it from other smartweed species.
Seeds are eaten by ducks, shorebirds, and game birds, while flowers attract bees and other pollinators.
Bloom time: mid-summer to early fall
Habitats: borders of ponds and small streams; drainage ditches; moist openings in floodplain forests; seeps; swamps
Lifespan: annual; short-lived perennial
Moisture: moist to wet
Plant type (height): forb (1 to 2.5 feet)
Requirements: full sun to partial sun
Soil: mucky soil that is high in organic matter
