Cotyledons
Oblong

Roots
Branched taproot

Stem
Erect, branching from base

True leaves
Opposite, long, narrow to ovate
United at base, waxy texture
Upper leaves prominently veined

Flowers
Clusters at end of branches
Smooth papery balloon capsule with
purplish veins running through it
Five white petals (two lobed)
extending from the capsule

Habitat
Pastures, roadsides, waste areas

Note
White cockle similar but has hairy elongated
teeth at top of balloon capsule