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Lechea mensalis
Lechea mensalis Hodgdon
Chisos Mountain Pinweed
Cistaceae (Rock-Rose Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: LEME2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate , Opposite , Whorled
Leaf Shape: Linear
Inflorescence: Raceme
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Stems 15 - 27 cm. tall. (bibref 293).
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: RedBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Flowers have 3 reddish petals. (bibref 293).
Distribution
USA: TXNative Distribution: Texas and Mexico
Bibliography
Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. JohnstonSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Lechea mensalis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lechea mensalis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lechea mensalis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-03-20Research By: WMWW