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Pectis linearis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Asterales
Family:	Asteraceae
Genus:	Pectis
Species:	P. linearis
Binomial name
Pectis linearis La Llave
Synonyms
Pectis capillaris DC. Pectis densa Rusby Pectis elongata var. schottii Fernald Pectis febrifuga H.C. Hall Pectis graveolens Klatt Pectis rosea Rusby Pectis schottii (Fernald) Millsp. & Chase

Pectis linearis, the West Indian cinchweed, is a summer blooming annual plant in the genus Pectis. Its floral region is generally Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

References

1. Tropicos
2. The Plant List
3. La Llave, Pablo de. Registro Trimestre O Coleccion de Memorias de Historia, literatura, Ciencias y Artes. Mexico City 1: 451. 1832.
4. "Sagebud - West Indian cinchweed". Sagebud.com. Retrieved May 7, 2011.

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