Butterweed

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Butterweed contributes to painting fields yellow in the spring.

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Flowering plants.

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Closeup of foliage.  Key characteristics: leaves are alternate and irregularly lobed; both leaves and stems are smooth.  Stems are hollow.

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Often, the foliage turns reddish purple after flowering.

Life cycle: winter annual.