Lechea mensalis
Chisos Mountain Pinweed, Chisos Pinweed
Other regional names: Mountain Pinweed
- Mountain Pinweed
Also known as: Lechea memsalis Hodgdon
- Lechea memsalis Hodgdon
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cistaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Lechea mensalis (commonly known as Chisos Mountain pinweed or Chisos pinweed) is a herbaceous perennial within the Cistaceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast, New Mexico, Texas