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Prostanthera incana

Prostanthera incana A.Cunn. ex Benth.
Prostanthera incana
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Prostanthera incana, known as velvet mint-bush, is a shrub in the Lamiaceae family native to south-eastern Australia. It is found in New South Wales and Victoria, typically in near-coastal regions of southern New South Wales. The plant has egg-shaped leaves and produces lilac-coloured flowers. It was first described in 1834.

Description

Prostanthera incana is an erect shrub with moderately dense foliage, belonging to the Lamiaceae family. It is endemic to south-eastern Australia, where it occurs in New South Wales and Victoria. The species is characterized by its egg-shaped leaves and lilac-coloured flowers. It was first published by A.Cunn. ex Benth. in 1834.

Distribution

New South Wales · Victoria

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