Figure 1.Illustration of Psammisia pinnata. A Branches with leaves and inflorescences; general aspect of the plant B Close-up of leaves with detail of hairs C Branch with inflorescences and flowers at and post anthesis D Immature inflorescence with floral buds E Immature flower with pedicel F Calyx post-anthesis G Stamens in lateral, abaxial, adaxial and views. [Drawn from the type and P. Pedraza-Peñalosa et al. 2015.]
Of Mediterranean origin, this species is naturalized in California and Baja California. It is a medicinal plant, and one source of Styrax resin used as incense.