Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maritima
ID:
1296266

Status:
valid

Authors:
Legg. ex Britton & Hollick

Source:
tro

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Cat. Fl. New Jersey : 13 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295604



Common Names

  • Lechea maritima
  • Maritima Lechea
  • Maritima


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Description

Lechea maritima (also called Maritime 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 maritima is used as a ground cover and to help control erosion. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lechea maritima var. subcylindrica Hodgdon
Lechea maritima var. virginica Hodgdon

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lechea maritima has small white flowers with five petals and numerous yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black, and shiny. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Lechea maritima

Lechea maritima is native to the eastern United States, from Massachusetts to Florida and west to Texas.

Lechea maritima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lechea maritima?

Lechea maritima

What is the common name of Lechea maritima?

Seaside Pinweed

What is the natural habitat of Lechea maritima?

Dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes

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-7600075: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Arthur Hollick (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hollick' in the authors string.
William Henry Leggett (1816-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Legg.' in the authors string.