Size: Grows 10 to 24 inches,
often smaller on very dry sites.
Flower: Many small white flowers (.12 to .25
inch) form flat-topped clusters atop the plant. Heart-shaped seed
pods are tipped with a beak and contains 2 or 4 seeds.
Leaves: Grayish-green, arrowhead-shaped, that range from
.75 to 3 inches long, and have a smooth to fine-toothed
edge. The upper leaves have two lobes that clasp the stem. Basal
leaves are attached with a short stalk. Leaves are covered with
soft white hairs.
Other: First season is spent as a rosette.
Multiple stems can arise from the base.