Native to Eurasia. Naturalized throughout most of the world. Commonly found across Maryland in fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
A branching weed, with diamond-shaped leaves that are broadly toothed and often mealy-white beneath. Flowers are small and greenish, and may turn reddish.
Host plant for Common Sootywing and Hayhurst's Scallopwing.Larval host plant for the moth Scythris sinensis. Distinctive leafmines caused by the non-native Orache Leafminer Moth.
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