Pectis linifolia, the romero macho, is a summer blooming annual plant in the genus Pectis. It is widespread throughout Mexico, Central America, South America and the West Indies. In the mainland United States, it has been reported only from Arizona and Florida.[4][5]

Pectis linifolia

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Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Pectis
Species:
P. linifolia
Binomial name
Pectis linifolia
Synonyms[2][3]
  • Pectidium punctatum (Jacq.) Less.
  • Pectis linifolia var. hirtella S.F. Blake
  • Pectis linifolia var. marginalis Fernald
  • Pectis punctata Jacq.
  • Tetracanthus linearifolius A. Rich.
  • Verbesina linifolia L. (Illegitimate)

References

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  1. ^ "NatureServe Explorer 2.0". explorer.natureserve.org. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  2. ^ Tropicos
  3. ^ The Plant List
  4. ^ "Sagebud - Romero Macho". Sagebud.com. Retrieved May 7, 2011.
  5. ^ Flora of North America v 21 p 230.