Marcus, Joseph A.
Teucrium cubense Jacq.
Coast germander, Small coastal germander
Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial Habit: Herb Root Type: Tap Leaf Complexity: Simple Leaf Shape: Ovate Leaf Margin: Lobed
Breeding System: Flowers
Bisexual Flower: Flowers 5/8 in. long.
Fruit: Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: AL , AZ , CA , LA , NM , TX
USDA Native Status: L48(N) Growing Conditions
Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Conditions Comments: This delicate,
herbaceous mint relative with multitudes of small white blossoms often grows adjacent to prickly pear.
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Nectar Source: yes
Last Update: 2007-01-01
