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Cressler, Alan

Dicerandra radfordiana

Dicerandra radfordiana R.B. Huck

Radford's Mint, Radford's Balm, Radford's Dicerandra

Lamiaceae (Mint Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: DIRA2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

Leaf glands emit the fragrance of cinnamon.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Size Notes: To about 26 inches in height.
Fruit: Nutlets.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Pink
Bloom Time: Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: GA
Native Distribution: Endemic to McIntosh County, Georgia.
Native Habitat: Deep, sandy, riparian soils.

Benefit

Fragrant Foliage: yes

Web Reference

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

Additional resources

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

Metadata

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

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