Venice mallow is primarily a weed of agronomic and nursery crops that is found throughout the eastern half of the United States. First true leaves are alternate and irregularly shaped with a toothed margins. All subsequent leaves are lobed at least 3 times. Alternately arranged along the stem and are approximately 3 inches wide and long. Leaves are divided into at least 3 distinct lobes, but may be divided into as many as 7 lobes.
All lobes have margins that are toothed.
Erect, hairy, and branching from the base. A shallow taproot and a fibrous root system. Flowers consist of 5 petals that are pale yellow to white in color with a purple base. The 5 sepals resemble a membranous bladder with distinctive dark green veins. A round, hairy capsule that is surrounded by the sepals.