Pectis angustifolia Narrowleaf pectis (Compositae)

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Pectis angustifolia
Narrowleaf pectis
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The Pectis angustifolia plant species is found in Western N. America - Nebraska and Colorado to Arizona and Mexico. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Narrowleaf pectis.

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Latin Name:  Pectis angustifolia
Common Name:  Narrowleaf pectis
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Torr.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.25   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Drysoils[235] in sandy or gravelly mesas, 1000 - 2100 metres in Arizona.

Edible Uses: Leaves and young shoots - raw or cooked[161, 177, 257]. They are also used as a flavouring[161, 177], they have a strong lemon-scent[235]. The leaves are eagerly collected by the Hopi Indians[216].

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