May also occur as a winter or summer annual. Found throughout the United States. Fibrous with shallow taproot. Erect, freely branching near base to 28 inches tall.
Stems are usually pink to red in color and densely hairy.
Alternate near base, opposite above, and hairy on both surfaces. Less than 3 mm long with an elongated beak that gives this structure the appearance of a crane's bill, which is also another common name of this weed. Petioles of young plants are pink and covered with hairs that point downward. Margins of leaves are deeply lobed.