Florida pusley
Common Name:
pusley, Florida
Scientific Name:
Richardia scabra
Family:
Rubiaceae
Lifecycle:
Annual
Features
Decumbent annual herb. Head of flowers formed at apex of plant. White, four petal flowers.Leaves slightly longer than broad with pointed end. Leaves opposite with distinctive hairs at nodes.
Description
Brazilian pusley is a similar perennial species producing a perennial rooting structure. Both nearly indistinguishable otherwise.