Lechea mensalis - Uses, Benefits & Care
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Status:
valid
Authors:
Hodgdon
Source:
tro
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 40: 92 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295605
Common Names
- Lechea mensalis
- Mensalis Lechea
- Mensalis
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Lechea mensalis (also called Mensal Pinweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows in dry, sandy habitats and can reach a height of up to 30 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Lechea mensalis is used as a ground cover and to help control erosion. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lechea mensalis is a yellow star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Lechea mensalis is native to the eastern United States, from Massachusetts to Florida and west to Texas.
Lechea mensalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lechea mensalis?
Lechea mensalis
What is the common name of Lechea mensalis?
Mensal Pinweed
What is the natural habitat of Lechea mensalis?
Dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes
Species in the Lechea genus
Lechea stricta, Lechea tripetala, Lechea cubensis, Lechea intermedia, Lechea lakelae, Lechea sessiliflora, Lechea depressa, Lechea patula, Lechea cernua, Lechea deckertii, Lechea maritima, Lechea mensalis, Lechea minor, Lechea pulchella, Lechea racemulosa, Lechea san-sabeana, Lechea tenuifolia, Lechea torreyi, Lechea mucronata, Lechea divaricata,
Species in the Cistaceae family
Cistus akamantis, Cistus atlanticus, Cistus ingwersenii, Cistus osbeckiifolius, Cistus santae, Cistus banaresii, Cistus grancanariae, Cistus palmensis, Cistus aguilari, Cistus albereensis, Cistus albidus, Cistus asper, Cistus atriplicifolius, Cistus calycinus, Cistus canescens, Cistus cebennensis, Cistus cheiranthoides, Cistus chinamadensis, Cistus clausonii, Cistus clusii, Cistus conradiae, Cistus creticus, Cistus crispus, Cistus cyprius, Cistus dansereaui, Cistus escartianus, Cistus florentinus, Cistus formosus, Cistus halimifolius, Cistus heterophyllus, Cistus horrens, Cistus hybridus, Cistus incanus, Cistus inflatus, Cistus ladanifer, Cistus lasianthus, Cistus laurifolius, Cistus laxus, Cistus ledon, Cistus libanotis, Cistus matritensis, Cistus monspeliensis, Cistus munbyi, Cistus nigricans, Cistus novus, Cistus obtusifolius, Cistus ocreatus, Cistus ocymoides, Cistus palhinhae, Cistus parviflorus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-7600077: Based on the initial data import
Albion Reed Hodgdon (1909-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hodgdon' in the authors string.