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Hairy Pinweed
Lechea mucronata
(formerly Lechea villosa)

Hairy Pinweed (Lechea mucronata) Other common names: Large Pinweed

Other scientific names: Lechea villosa

Family: Rock Rose Family (Cistaceae)

Flowers: Summer;  Red/Pink, Green/Brown;  Indistinguishable parts (petals)

Leaves: Alternate

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 408   

Native/Non-native: Native

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: villosa: soft-hairy


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Hairy Pinweed (Lechea mucronata)

Hairy Pinweed has very hairy stems.

Hairy Pinweed (Lechea mucronata)

Hairy Pinweed (Lechea mucronata)

Spent flowers of Hairy Pinweed.

Hairy Pinweed (Lechea mucronata)