Typically a low, spreading plant. Leaves have 3 heart-shaped leaflets like clover, green, but can have a purple cast. Leaves fold at night. Stems are upright and can grow up to 20 inches. Primarily reproduces by seeds but forms a long taproot and can spread by rhizomes. When ripe, seeds are ejected from capsules and can travel 12 ft. Dropped seeds can germinate immediately in warm, moist soil. Prefers shade. Plants for a long tap root Native to North America and Eurasia.