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Monardella arizonica
Monardella arizonica Epling
Arizona Monardella, Arizona Mint, Arizona Mountainbalm, Bee Balm
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: MOAR
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Subshrub
Size Notes: Up to about 20 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Bloom Notes: Pale pink or white with purple spots.
Distribution
USA: AZNative Habitat: Rocky ledges, canyon bottoms, desert scrub and chaparral communities.
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Monardella arizonica in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Monardella arizonica in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Monardella arizonica
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-05-20Research By: CBR