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Meehania cordata

Meehania cordata (Nutt.) Britton

Meehan's Mint

Lamiaceae (Mint Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: MECO

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

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

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Purple
Bloom Time: May , Jun

Distribution

USA: IL , KY , NC , OH , PA , TN , VA , WV

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National Wetland Indicator Status

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

This information is derived from: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (2023). 2022 National Wetland Plant List, version 3.6. U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS. https://wetland-plants.usace.army.mil/. Click here for map of regions.

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Delaware Nature Society - Hockessin, DE
Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE

Bibliography

Bibref 841 - Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants (2006) Burrell, C. C.

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Web Reference

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

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-04-06
Research By: TWC Staff

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