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Prostanthera discolor

Prostanthera discolor R.T.Baker
Prostanthera discolor
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Prostanthera discolor, known as Goulburn River mintbush, is a flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to a limited region in New South Wales and was described by R.T. Baker in 1896. The plant is an upright, aromatic shrub with lanceolate to oblong leaves and deep mauve to purple flowers marked with darker spots.

Description

Prostanthera discolor is a member of the Lamiaceae family and is found only in New South Wales. It is an open, upright shrub with a strong aroma. The leaves are lance-shaped to oblong, and the flowers are deep mauve to purple with darker internal markings. This species was first described by R.T. Baker in 1896.

Distribution

New South Wales

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