This is an abundant species on hedgerow banks as well as on the ground in woodlands. With its regular, tripinnate branching and triangular overall shape it somewhat resembles a small fern, or a feather. The leaves on the main stems are broadly triangular or heart-shaped, whilst those on the stem are narrower, tapering to a long point. Both types of leaves have a nerve for most of their length, and are toothed towards their tips.