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Pineweed is a bushy plant with wiry, green stems. Its leaves are so small (less than 1.4 inch) that they escape notice. Despite the common names, this plant is neither a pine nor a grass; it is a St. Johnswort.

• Family: Mangosteen (Clusiaceae)
• Habitat: rocky or sandy sites in sun
• Height: 3-18 inches
• Flower size: up to 1/4 inch across
• Flower color: yellow
• Flowering time: July to October
• Origin: native