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Prostanthera althoferi

Prostanthera althoferi B.J.Conn
Prostanthera althoferi
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Prostanthera althoferi is a flowering shrub in the Lamiaceae family, native to inland regions of Australia. It is characterized by its upright growth, narrow egg-shaped leaves, and white to cream flowers with mauve or purple markings.

Description

Prostanthera althoferi is a species of shrub in the Lamiaceae (mint) family, found in the Northern Territory, South Australia, and Western Australia. It was first described in 1988 by B.J. Conn. The plant has densely hairy stems and leaves, with a silvery, greyish-green appearance. Its flowers are white to cream in color and feature internal striations in mauve or purple. This species is part of the genus Prostanthera, which is native to Australia.

Distribution

Northern Territory · South Australia · Western Australia

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