Plant Profile: Acalypha rhomboidea

Common Three-seed Mercury is a perennial wildflower belonging to the spurge family, found throughout North Carolina. This species is indigenous to the central and eastern regions of the United States and extends into Canada. Characterized by its small flowers and prominent lobed bracts, it blooms from summer to fall and readily self-seeds. The plant thrives in sunny to partially shaded environments and can adapt to a range of soil types, including moist to dry clay, loam, or rocky conditions.

However, it can become invasive, making it unsuitable for residential gardens. Additionally, its seeds are a food source for birds.