Plant Details
Diodella teres [= Diodia teres, Hexasepalum teres]
Poorjoe, Rough Buttonweed
Scientific Name: |
Diodella teres [= Diodia teres, Hexasepalum teres] |
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Genus: |
Diodella |
Species Epithet: |
teres |
Common Name: |
Poorjoe, Rough Buttonweed |
Plant Type |
Herb/Wildflower |
Life Cycle |
Annual (Herbs Only) |
Plant Family |
Rubiaceae (Madder Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Size: |
1-3 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
White, Pink |
Light: |
Sun - 6 or more hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Dry |
Bloom Time: |
June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
Growing Area: |
Mountains, Piedmont, Sandhills, Coastal Plain |
Habitat Description: |
Dunes, sandy roadsides, glades, hardpans, other dry habitats (Weakley 2015). Common throughout NC. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Opposite |
Leaf Retention: |
Deciduous |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Life Cycle: |
Annual (Herbs Only) |
Wildlife Value: |
Has some wildlife value |
Landscape Value: |
Not Recommended for home landscapes |
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Poorjoe in bloom The common name refers to the impoverished soil this species prefers. One of our toughest natives, it can be found on roadsides, scrapes, landfills, agricultural fields and building sites.
Paynter, Wilmington, August 2012 |
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Close-up of flower
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Flower from side The long bristles are a good field mark.
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Links: |
USDA PLANTS Database Record |
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