Ask the Expert: what might this plant be?
Foud it in my wildflower garden next to False Sunflowers and New England
Asters. Might be a weed, Earl
Plant Expert Reply:
I believe it is a Acalypha virginica (Virginia threeseed mercury). It is considered a weed with mild allergen properties. It is a member of the Euphorbiaceae family.
Just a side note: This plant is a sister to a houseplant called Chenille plant (Acalypha hispida). Which just goes to show you one man’s weed is another man’s treasure.