Narrowleaf Pectis
Pectis angustifolia
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IOverview
Overview
Narrowleaf Pectis (Pectis angustifolia) is an annual forb or herb native to the southwestern United States and parts of Mexico. Found in Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming, this plant thrives in a variety of habitats, from dry to moist conditions. Known for its edible leaves and shoots, it can be cultivated in well-drained soils with a pH between 5.9 and 7.2. Narrowleaf Pectis requires full sun and prefers light (sandy) or medium soil types. One distinctive feature is its height of about 0.3 meters, making it a manageable size for gardens or landscapes.
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What is Narrowleaf Pectis?
Narrowleaf Pectis (Pectis angustifolia) is an annual forb or herb native to the southwestern United States and parts of Mexico. Found in Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming, this plant thrives in a variety of habitats, from dry to moist conditions.
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VCultivation
Cultivation
Narrowleaf Pectis thrives in full sun and prefers light to medium soil with a pH between 5.9 and 7.2. It can tolerate both dry and moist conditions but needs well-drained soil to prevent root rot. The plant is hardy in temperate regions, making it suitable for gardens across its native range in the western United States and parts of Mexico. For cultivation, sow seeds directly into the garden after all danger of frost has passed. Harvest edible leaves and shoots throughout the growing season.
Light
Full sun
Water
Dry, Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium
Life cycle
Annual
Habit
Forb/herb
Mature size
0.3 m tall
Soil pH
5.9–7.2
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:LeavesShoots
Edible uses: Condiment
Other uses:DyeFragrance
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribution
11 native · 0 introduced
Distribution
11 native · 0 introducedDistribution across0 continents· 11 native
Broader regions
native:Arizona, Kansas, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado
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