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| 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 |
