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Dicerandra densiflora

Dicerandra densiflora Benth.

Florida Balm, Florida Scrub Balm

Lamiaceae (Mint family)

Synonym(s): Ceranthera densiflora

USDA Symbol: DIDE5

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.
Fruit: Nutlets.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Purple
Bloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Bloom Notes: Lavender to purple with darker spots.

Distribution

USA: FL
Native Habitat: Openings in sandy woodlands.

Web Reference

Webref 57 - Atlas of Florida Plants (2020) Institute for Systematic Botany
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-05-14
Research By: CBR

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