Photo by Gary Kurtz
Jumpseed is an herbaceous perennial that typically reaches a height of two to three feet. Its flowers are quite small, about 1/8 inch long, and range in color from white to greenish-white, sometimes with a pinkish hue. These flowers are arranged sparsely along a spike-like raceme that can be four to 16 inches long. The leaves of Jumpseed are generally oval with a sharply pointed tip, growing up to seven inches long and four inches wide. They are medium green on the top and a silvery lighter green underneath. This plant thrives in rich, moist soils and is commonly found in shaded or partially shaded areas such as woodlands, woodland edges, and thickets. It can also grow along riverbanks, cliffs, and rocks. (SF)