Texas
Wildbuds

Pluchea odorata

(Sweetscent)

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Pulchea odorata, Goodwater Trail, Lake Georgetown, Williamson Co. 0026

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Pulchea odorata, Choke Canyon State Park, McMullen Co. 8241

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Pulchea odorata, Goodwater Trail, Lake Georgetown, Williamson Co. 0042

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Pulchea odorata, Choke Canyon State Park, McMullen Co. 8561

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Pulchea odorata, Choke Canyon State Park, McMullen Co. 8545

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Pulchea odorata, Goodwater Trail, Lake Georgetown, Williamson Co. 0032

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Pulchea odorata, Choke Canyon State Park, McMullen Co. 8236

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Pulchea odorata, Goodwater Trail, Lake Georgetown, Williamson Co. 0509

Scientific Name Pluchea odorata USDA PLANTS Symbol PLOD
Common Name Sweetscent, Marsh Fleabane ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. 565416
Family Asteraceae (Sunflower) SEINet
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Description Habitat: Moist soils in drainage areas; widely distributed.
Plant: Erect annual up to 3 feet tall, aromatic.
Leaves: Alternate, ovate to lanceolate leaves, 1-1/2 to 6 inches long, smooth to slightly hairy surfaces, edges serrate to nearly smooth; strong, pungent odor when crushed.
Inflorescence: Purplish-pink, in flat-topped or rounded arrays; ray florets absent; 6 to 19 pink or rosy disk florets.
Blooming Period: May to September.
References: Kansas Wildflowers and Grasses and "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston.
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Texas Status:
Native

Banner photo of Castilleja indivisa and Lupinus ssp. taken along FM 1323 north of Johnson City, Blanco County

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