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nodding pinweed

Lechea cernua Small
nodding pinweed
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Lechea cernua, known as nodding pinweed, is a threatened perennial herb found only in Florida. It belongs to the Cistaceae family and was first described in 1924 by Small.

Description

Lechea cernua is a herbaceous plant native exclusively to Florida. It is part of the Cistaceae family and is recognized as a threatened species. The plant was first published in 1924 under the authorship of Small. Its common names include nodding pinweed and scrub pinweed.

Other common names

nodding pinweed

Distribution

Florida

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