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Scientific
Name -
Richardia brasiliensis (Moq.) Gomez |
Family
- Rubiaceae |
| Perennial with hairy, many branched
stems from a thickened woody rootstock. Leaves opposite,
hairy, connected by thin membrane with hair like projections
on top. Flowers white, in clusters. Distinguished from
Florida Pusley by presence of fruit with short stiff hairs
and thickened rootstock. Reproduces by seed and rootstock.
Found in lawns, roadsides, and disturbed areas. Occurs
from Texas to Virginia along the costal plain. Also found
in Mexico, South Africa, Indonesia and Hawaii. Native
to South America. |
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