Descriptions : Herb Erect herb; leaves dimorphic; side branches axillary to small pointed leaves with pointed
stipules; larger, elliptic leaves, distichous,with pointed stipules; inflorescence axillary,
appearing to bear 1 pistillate and 1 staminate flower; pistillate flower: 5 tepals, ovary with 3
styles, each bifid at apex; staminate flower: 4 or 5 tepals, 1-3 stamens, anther dehiscing
horizontally; fruit smooth.