Velvetleaf growing in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (7/21/2016).

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Velvetleaf in fruit in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (5/15/2010).

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Velvetleaf in Caroline Co., Maryland (7/30/2016).

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Velvetleaf in Dorchester Co., Maryland (7/31/2016).

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Velvetleaf in Dorchester Co., Maryland (7/31/2016).

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Velvetleaf in Caroline Co., Maryland (8/2/2016).

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Velvetleaf in Talbot Co., Maryland (8/2/2016).

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Velvetleaf in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (9/4/2017).

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Velvetleaf in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (8/9/2016).

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Velvetleaf in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (8/9/2016).

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Velvetleaf in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (8/9/2016).

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Velvetleaf in Somerset Co., Maryland (10/20/2012). It is an introduced species from southern Asia.

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Velvetleaf flower and seedpods in Montgomery Co., Maryland (8/5/2012).

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Velvetleaf in Dorchester Co., Maryland (8/9/2021). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 430556 - Psn: 45)

Velvetleaf in Dorchester Co., Maryland (8/9/2021). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Velvetleaf blooming in Baltimore Co., Maryland (9/12/1983).

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Velvetleaf in Harford Co., Maryland (7/29/2017).

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Velvetleaf blooming in Howard Co., Maryland (8/20/2013).

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Velvetleaf growing in Montgomery Co., Maryland (5/15/2014).

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Velvetleaf in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (8/5/2016).

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Velvetleaf in Caroline Co., Maryland (9/4/2016).

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Velvetleaf in Kent Co., Maryland (7/26/2016).

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Velvetleaf in Kent Co., Maryland (7/27/2016).

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Velvetleaf in Caroline Co., Maryland (9/29/2020). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 224195 - Psn: 200)

Velvetleaf in Caroline Co., Maryland (9/29/2020). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Velvetleaf in Caroline Co., Maryland (9/29/2020). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Velvetleaf in Harford Co., Maryland (8/29/2020).

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Status

A common non-native plant that has become established throughout the state. Most often found in open disturbed habitats. Velvetleaf is native to southern Asia, and was first introduced to North America in the 1700's.

Relationships

Host plant for Common Checkered Skipper and the leaf-mining fly Calycomyza malvae.

Louisiana Scentless Plant Bug is used as a biocontrol agent to control Velvetleaf (BugGuide).

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Velvetleaf growing in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (7/21/2016). View Record Details Media by Dan Small.

Velvetleaf in fruit in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (5/15/2010). View Record Details Media by Bill Harms.

Velvetleaf in Caroline Co., Maryland (7/30/2016). View Record Details Media by Wayne Longbottom.

Velvetleaf in Dorchester Co., Maryland (7/31/2016). View Record Details Media by Wayne Longbottom.

Velvetleaf in Caroline Co., Maryland (8/2/2016). View Record Details Media by Wayne Longbottom.

Velvetleaf in Talbot Co., Maryland (8/2/2016). View Record Details Media by Wayne Longbottom.

Velvetleaf in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (9/4/2017). View Record Details Media by Wayne Longbottom.

Velvetleaf in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (8/9/2016). View Record Details Media by Wayne Longbottom.

Velvetleaf in Somerset Co., Maryland (10/20/2012). It is an introduced species from southern Asia. View Record Details Media by Jim Brighton.

Velvetleaf flower and seedpods in Montgomery Co., Maryland (8/5/2012). Media by Jim Brighton.

Velvetleaf in Dorchester Co., Maryland (8/9/2021). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Wayne Longbottom.

Velvetleaf blooming in Baltimore Co., Maryland (9/12/1983). View Record Details Media by Jim Stasz.

Velvetleaf in Harford Co., Maryland (7/29/2017). View Record Details Media by Josh Emm.

Velvetleaf blooming in Howard Co., Maryland (8/20/2013). View Record Details Media by Joanne Solem.

Velvetleaf growing in Montgomery Co., Maryland (5/15/2014). View Record Details Media by Elizabeth Miller.

Velvetleaf in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (8/5/2016). View Record Details Media by Wayne Longbottom.

Velvetleaf in Caroline Co., Maryland (9/4/2016). View Record Details Media by Wayne Longbottom.

Velvetleaf in Kent Co., Maryland (7/26/2016). View Record Details Media by Dan Small.

Velvetleaf in Kent Co., Maryland (7/27/2016). View Record Details Media by Dan Small.

Velvetleaf in Caroline Co., Maryland (9/29/2020). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Wayne Longbottom.

Velvetleaf in Harford Co., Maryland (8/29/2020). View Record Details Media by Dave Webb.