Virginica: Acalypha

The tiny, petal-less flowers are hidden under "fringed" or leafy bracts located where the leaves meet the stem.

It typically germinates in late spring and thrives in disturbed areas, woodlands, and meadows. Friend or Foe? acalypha virginica

Discovering Virginia Copperleaf: The Hidden Native in Your Garden The tiny, petal-less flowers are hidden under "fringed"