Pectis glaucescens explained

Pectis glaucescens, the sanddune cinchweed, is a species of summer blooming annual plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Florida, Hispaniola, Jamaica and the Bahamas.^{[1] [2]}

Pectis glaucescens is a freely-branching annual weed with opposing leaves in narrow rows. Leaves contain rows of oil glands on the lower surface. It has long-stalked yellow flowers with two to five small-scale fruits.^{[3] [4] [5]}

Notes and References

1. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=250067293 Flora of North America v 21 p 225
2. Web site: Sagebud - Sanddune cinchweed . Sagebud.com . May 7, 2011.
3. Wunderlin, R. P. 1998. Guide to the Vascular Plants of Florida i–x, 1–806. University Press of Florida, Gainesville.
4. Web site: Plant information . backyardgardener.com . May 7, 2011.
5. Keil, D. J. 1986. Synopsis of the Florida species of Pectis (Asteraceae). Sida 11(4): 385–395.