All leaves occur on short petioles, are sparsely hairy, and are circular in outline with 'scalloped' margins.
Upper leaves are also relatively triangular in outline.
Branched from the base of the plant, are square, and may reach 16-18 inches in height. Fibrous root system. Occur in whorls of 3-6 in the upper leaves. A berry 2 mm long. Winter annual with purple-red flowers, square stems, and petioled leaves.