Velvetleaf or Indian Mallow [Abutilon theophrasti] photos were taken at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education, Pisgah Forest, NC on 20 July 2013, and at Fletcher Park on 6 September 2013. It’s the member of the Mallow (Malvaceae) family. Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide, pages 204-205, states it blooms in summer and fall and grows in waste places.
USDA Plants Listing: Abutilon theophrasti
Velvetleaf at Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education – 20 July 2013
Velvetleaf (wider view) – 20 July 2013
Velvetleaf at Fletcher Park- 6 September 2013
