Pectis angustifolia
(Lemonscent)
Pectis angustifolia, East Contrabando Trail, Big Bend Ranch SP 1941/1949
Pectis angustifolia, East Contrabando Trail, Big Bend Ranch SP 1960/1969
Pectis angustifolia, River Road, Big Bend National Park 2336
Pectis angustifolia, River Road, Big Bend National Park 0131
Pectis angustifolia, Ernst Tinaja, Big Bend National Park 2037
Pectis angustifolia, River Road, Big Bend National Park 0058
| Scientific Name | Pectis angustifolia | USDA PLANTS Symbol | PEAN |
| Common Name | Lemonscent | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 38176 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Dry, gravelly or sandy locations in open areas of brushlands, rocky ledges, slopes and canyons, isolated or frequently in very large colonies. Plant: Sprawling or upright, low-growing annual 4 to 8 inches tall; much-branched stems. Leaves: Very narrow linear leaves, 1-5/8 inches long or less, opposite, sessile, with oil glands producing lemon scent. Inflorescence: Clusters of a few to several small yellow composite flowers, each about 1/2 inch across with 8 to 10 rays and 10 to 20 disk florets; phyllaries with oil glands at tip. Bloom Period: February to November. References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi and SEINet. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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