[1][2] It is found in southern Canada and across the northern and western United States.

This plant has a very thin, glandular, erect, branching stem surrounded by triangular leaves that grow only at the base.

Around each inflorescence grows a distinctive array of club-shaped fruits covered in tiny, stalked, sticky glands.

American trailplant can be found in the understory of moist woods and forests, often near trails.

[2][6] The plant flowers put out a slightly foul smell to charm small flies.