alpine mintbush
Prostanthera cuneata Benth.
Prostanthera cuneata, known as alpine mintbush, is a shrub in the Lamiaceae family native to New South Wales, Tasmania, and Victoria. It was first described in 1848 by Benth.
Description
Prostanthera cuneata is an erect, compact shrub with egg-shaped leaves and pale lavender to nearly white flowers marked with purple blotches. It is found in mountainous regions of south-eastern Australia. This species belongs to the genus Prostanthera and is part of the Lamiaceae family, commonly known as the mint family.
Other common names
alpine mintbush
Distribution
New South Wales · Tasmania · Victoria
