Lechea maritima
Beach Pinweed, Hoary Pinweed
Other regional names: Seaside Pinweed
- Seaside Pinweed
Also known as: Lechea maritima var. typica Hodgdon +1 more
- Lechea maritima var. typica Hodgdon
- Lechea minor var. maritima (Legg.) A.Gray
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cistaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Originating in North America, Lechea maritima (commonly known as Beach Pinweed or Hoary Pinweed) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Cistaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Prince Edward I., Rhode I., Vermont, Virginia
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