It is an invasive weed found in temperate countries, which grows to a height of 50 cm. The stems are glabrous, greenish and somewhat succulent. Leaves: simple, alternate and without stipules. The petiole is 1.5 cm–5mm long, grooved and covered with microscopic cupshaped scales. The blade is thick, 2.5 cm×3.2 cm–1.8 cm×7 mm, triangular, incised, and covered with microscopic cup-shaped scales.The base of the blade is acuminate, the midrib and secondary nerves are flat above and raised below, and the blade shows 3– 5 pairs of secondary nerves.The inflorescences are axillary or terminal 2 cm long spikes. The flowers are 2mm in diameter and comprise of 5 sepals, 5 stamens and a bifid style. The seeds are very small and black.
