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Smith, R.W.

Blephilia hirsuta

Blephilia hirsuta (Pursh) Benth.

Hairy Woodmint, Hairy Pagoda-plant

Lamiaceae (Mint Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: BLHI

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Size Notes: To about 30 inches in height.
Fruit: Nutlets.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Blue , Purple
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Sep

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , CT , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , MA , MD , MI , MN , MO , NC , NE , NY , OH , PA , TN , VA , VT , WV
Canada: ON , QC

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	FACU				FACU	FACU		FACU	FACU

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Blephilia hirsuta in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Blephilia hirsuta in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Blephilia hirsuta

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-04-06
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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