Rustweed
Common Name:
rustweed
Scientific Name:
Polypremum procumbens
Family:
Loganiaceae
Lifecycle:
Annual, possible Perennial
Features
Low growing annual weed species, not exceeding 6 to 12 inches in height. Narrow, needle-like leaves. Flowers white, four petal occurring in axils of leaves.
Description
Also referred to as juniperleaf due to resemblance of leaves to that of juniper. Plant normally occurs on open or recently disturbed ground. Tolerant of lower fertility soils, drought conditions. Plant turn orange to red in color at maturity.