The oblong leaves are roughly 2 centimeters long, smooth-edged, oppositely arranged, and dotted with visible oil glands.

[9] This plant grows in endangered Florida scrub habitat on the botanically unique Lake Wales Ridge.

It is estimated that 74.4% of the native habitat in this area was destroyed or altered by 1981, and the process continues today.

[1] There are fourteen occurrences, and nine of them are located on private property that may be slated for development; their status is uncertain and some of them may have been destroyed.

The larva of Pyrausta panopealis is not disturbed by the aromatic oils that keep most other insects from consuming the plant.