Description
Fabronia pilifera (also called Hairy Fabronia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a slender, erect stem, and its leaves are linear to lanceolate in shape. It grows in wet, sandy soils in coastal areas and in wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Fabronia pilifera has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Fabronia pilifera is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.